Cost of Living in Fertile, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.6
100 = national avg
-5.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,631
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,401
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.3
Food99.2
Transportation98.5
Healthcare99.4
Utilities97.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$700
per month
2 Bedroom
$919
per month
The overall cost of living index in Fertile is 94.6, which is 5.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,631 per year to cover basic expenses.