Cost of Living in Creston, IA

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
42%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Creston Iowa National
Cost of living8489100
Groceries9997100
Health care9796100
Housing5874100
Transportation9697100
Utilities9795100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9195100
Household Items9897100
Education & Childcare9094100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Creston is 5% lower than the Iowa average
  • The cost of living in Creston is 16% lower than the national average
  • Creston housing is 42% lower than the national average
  • Iowa general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Iowa state income tax is 69% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$81,083$6,757$1,892$2,433
      Renters$35,808$2,984$835$1,074
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Creston, IA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Creston homeowners, is $81,083. This would allow for a maximum of $1,892 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $35,808 which would result in a maximum of $835 to be spent on rental costs.

      Iowa Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Iowa 6% 7%

      Iowa Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Iowa 4.4% 6%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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