Cost of Living in Rock Falls, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.0
100 = national avg
-3.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,678
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,875
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing96.0
Food101.1
Transportation85.5
Healthcare100.9
Utilities99.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$750
per month
2 Bedroom
$949
per month
The overall cost of living index in Rock Falls is 97.0, which is 3.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 96.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,678 per year to cover basic expenses.