Cost of Living in Mechanicsville, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.7
100 = national avg
-4.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,102
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,514
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing71.2
Food108.2
Transportation109.8
Healthcare106.6
Utilities99.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$736
per month
2 Bedroom
$966
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mechanicsville is 95.7, which is 4.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 71.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,102 per year to cover basic expenses.