Cost of Living in St. Donatus, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
85.8
100 = national avg
-14.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,747
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$89,220
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing105.0
Food82.0
Transportation63.9
Healthcare85.6
Utilities90.2
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 St. Donatus is 85.8, which is 14.2% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 105.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,747 per year to cover basic expenses.