Cost of Living in Larchwood, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.6
100 = national avg
+0.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,278
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,658
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing94.5
Food103.0
Transportation106.0
Healthcare102.4
Utilities100.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$700
per month
2 Bedroom
$919
per month
The overall cost of living index in Larchwood is 100.6, which is 0.6% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 94.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,278 per year to cover basic expenses.