Cost of Living in Pulaski, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
93.2
100 = national avg
-6.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,999
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,907
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing70.1
Food104.8
Transportation109.6
Healthcare103.8
Utilities96.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$795
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,043
per month
The overall cost of living index in Pulaski is 93.2, which is 6.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 70.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,999 per year to cover basic expenses.