Cost of Living in Hiawatha, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
104.5
100 = national avg
+4.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,980
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$108,681
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing108.1
Food101.7
Transportation103.4
Healthcare101.4
Utilities102.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$816
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,071
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hiawatha is 104.5, which is 4.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 108.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,980 per year to cover basic expenses.