Cost of Living in Minden, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
113.5
100 = national avg
+13.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$49,937
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$118,032
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing83.5
Food122.0
Transportation144.1
Healthcare117.6
Utilities109.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,148
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,368
per month
The overall cost of living index in Minden is 113.5, which is 13.5% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 83.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,937 per year to cover basic expenses.