Cost of Living in Janesville, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.5
100 = national avg
+9.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,187
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,896
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing91.1
Food114.4
Transportation128.8
Healthcare111.5
Utilities106.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$801
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,051
per month
The overall cost of living index in Janesville is 109.5, which is 9.5% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 91.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,187 per year to cover basic expenses.