Cost of Living in Shell Rock, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.0
100 = national avg
-1.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,555
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,949
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.8
Food103.9
Transportation107.9
Healthcare103.1
Utilities99.9
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 Shell Rock is 99.0, which is 1.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,555 per year to cover basic expenses.