Cost of Living in Shambaugh, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.2
100 = national avg
+0.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,099
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,233
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing82.4
Food107.6
Transportation115.1
Healthcare106.1
Utilities101.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$700
per month
2 Bedroom
$919
per month
The overall cost of living index in Shambaugh is 100.2, which is 0.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 82.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,099 per year to cover basic expenses.