Cost of Living in Holy Cross, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
74.3
100 = national avg
-25.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$32,676
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$77,235
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing64.0
Food86.1
Transportation72.1
Healthcare88.9
Utilities84.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$841
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,077
per month
The overall cost of living index in Holy Cross is 74.3, which is 25.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 64.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $32,676 per year to cover basic expenses.