Cost of Living in Zearing, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
102.2
100 = national avg
+2.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,982
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$106,322
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing103.1
Food101.2
Transportation102.5
Healthcare101.0
Utilities101.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,026
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,153
per month
The overall cost of living index in Zearing is 102.2, which is 2.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 103.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,982 per year to cover basic expenses.