Cost of Living in Jewell Junction, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.4
100 = national avg
+0.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,173
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,409
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing85.2
Food107.6
Transportation109.3
Healthcare106.1
Utilities101.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$791
per month
2 Bedroom
$994
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jewell Junction is 100.4, which is 0.4% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 85.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,173 per year to cover basic expenses.