Cost of Living in Welton, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.7
100 = national avg
+0.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,320
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,757
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing82.0
Food108.3
Transportation116.6
Healthcare106.6
Utilities101.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$729
per month
2 Bedroom
$956
per month
The overall cost of living index in Welton is 100.7, which is 0.7% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 82.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,320 per year to cover basic expenses.