Cost of Living in Melcher-Dallas, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.4
100 = national avg
-4.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,971
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,205
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing73.9
Food105.7
Transportation111.3
Healthcare104.5
Utilities98.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$808
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,016
per month
The overall cost of living index in Melcher-Dallas is 95.4, which is 4.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 73.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,971 per year to cover basic expenses.