Cost of Living in Walcott, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
104.4
100 = national avg
+4.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,953
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$108,616
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing89.7
Food113.3
Transportation102.8
Healthcare110.6
Utilities105.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$928
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,143
per month
The overall cost of living index in Walcott is 104.4, which is 4.4% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,953 per year to cover basic expenses.