Cost of Living in Rock Valley, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.0
100 = national avg
+9.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,979
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,404
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing121.5
Food101.2
Transportation102.4
Healthcare101.0
Utilities105.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$740
per month
2 Bedroom
$971
per month
The overall cost of living index in Rock Valley is 109.0, which is 9.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 121.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,979 per year to cover basic expenses.