Cost of Living in Rhodes, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
84.7
100 = national avg
-15.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,260
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$88,069
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing48.3
Food104.3
Transportation108.6
Healthcare103.4
Utilities92.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$731
per month
2 Bedroom
$959
per month
The overall cost of living index in Rhodes is 84.7, which is 15.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 48.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,260 per year to cover basic expenses.