Cost of Living in Hawarden, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.3
100 = national avg
-1.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,239
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,202
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing88.0
Food103.0
Transportation106.1
Healthcare102.4
Utilities99.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$740
per month
2 Bedroom
$971
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hawarden is 98.3, which is 1.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,239 per year to cover basic expenses.