| Index | Churdan | Iowa | National |
| Cost of living | 78 | 89 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health care | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 40 | 74 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Household Items | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 90 | 94 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $73,863 | $6,155 | $1,723 | $2,216 |
| Renters | $61,715 | $5,143 | $1,440 | $1,852 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Iowa | 6% | 7% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Iowa | 4.4% | 6% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Dana, IA | 23 | 70 | 29.9% |
| Rinard, IA | 34 | 71 | 28.7% |
| Lohrville, IA | 351 | 75 | 24.9% |
| Ralston, IA | 101 | 76 | 23.9% |
| Lanesboro, IA | 105 | 77 | 22.9% |
| Churdan, IA | 487 | 78 | 21.8% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Declo, ID | 487 | 92 | 8.2% |
| De Land, IL | 487 | 86 | 13.8% |
| Oak Run, IL | 487 | 113 | 12.6% |
| Hollyvilla, KY | 487 | 90 | 9.7% |
| Natchez, LA | 487 | 90 | 10.1% |
| Churdan, IA | 487 | 78 | 21.8% |