Cost of Living in Prairie City, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
106.2
100 = national avg
+6.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,709
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$110,404
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing93.0
Food109.8
Transportation119.6
Healthcare107.9
Utilities104.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$789
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,008
per month
The overall cost of living index in Prairie City is 106.2, which is 6.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 93.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,709 per year to cover basic expenses.