Cost of Living in Wellsburg, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
85.5
100 = national avg
-14.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,626
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$88,935
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing65.1
Food98.2
Transportation96.5
Healthcare98.6
Utilities92.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$801
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,051
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wellsburg is 85.5, which is 14.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 65.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,626 per year to cover basic expenses.