Cost of Living in East Peru, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
92.5
100 = national avg
-7.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,680
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,154
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing76.5
Food101.3
Transportation102.5
Healthcare101.0
Utilities96.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,109
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,318
per month
The overall cost of living index in East Peru is 92.5, which is 7.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 76.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,680 per year to cover basic expenses.