Cost of Living in Morning Sun, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.1
100 = national avg
-9.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,639
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$93,693
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing76.7
Food98.5
Transportation97.1
Healthcare98.8
Utilities94.5
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 Morning Sun is 90.1, which is 9.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 76.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,639 per year to cover basic expenses.