Cost of Living in Guthrie Center, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.4
100 = national avg
-5.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,520
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,137
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing80.6
Food101.7
Transportation103.5
Healthcare101.4
Utilities97.2
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 Guthrie Center is 94.4, which is 5.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,520 per year to cover basic expenses.