Cost of Living in St. Lucas, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
93.4
100 = national avg
-6.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,114
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$97,179
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing64.7
Food107.3
Transportation114.6
Healthcare105.9
Utilities97.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$723
per month
2 Bedroom
$919
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Lucas is 93.4, which is 6.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 64.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,114 per year to cover basic expenses.