Cost of Living in Guernsey, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
91.3
100 = national avg
-8.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,162
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,928
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing71.8
Food101.9
Transportation103.8
Healthcare101.5
Utilities95.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$853
per month
2 Bedroom
$988
per month
The overall cost of living index in Guernsey is 91.3, which is 8.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 71.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,162 per year to cover basic expenses.