Cost of Living in Fort Atkinson, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
105.6
100 = national avg
+5.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,481
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,864
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing103.0
Food105.1
Transportation110.2
Healthcare104.1
Utilities103.7
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 Fort Atkinson is 105.6, which is 5.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 103.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,481 per year to cover basic expenses.