Cost of Living in Stanwood, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.4
100 = national avg
-9.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,787
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,042
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing86.4
Food94.9
Transportation89.8
Healthcare95.9
Utilities94.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$736
per month
2 Bedroom
$966
per month
The overall cost of living index in Stanwood is 90.4, which is 9.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 86.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,787 per year to cover basic expenses.