Cost of Living in Henderson, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
83.2
100 = national avg
-16.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,619
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,554
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing80.7
Food89.2
Transportation78.3
Healthcare91.3
Utilities89.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,148
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,368
per month
The overall cost of living index in Henderson is 83.2, which is 16.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 80.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,619 per year to cover basic expenses.