Cost of Living in Holiday Lake, IA

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
0%
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 Holiday Lake Iowa National
Cost of living9789100
Groceries9697100
Health care9596100
Housing10074100
Transportation9797100
Utilities9995100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9695100
Household Items9597100
Education & Childcare9194100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Holiday Lake is 8% higher than the Iowa average
  • The cost of living in Holiday Lake is 3% lower than the national average
  • Holiday Lake housing is equal to 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$100,600$8,383$2,347$3,018
      Renters$0$0$0$0

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

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      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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