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University Heights, IA Cost of Living

University Heights cost of living index

In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
IndexUniversity HeightsIowaNational
Cost of living index11289100
IndexUniversity HeightsIowaNational
Goods & Services index9595100
Groceries index9694100
Health care index10497100
Housing index14473100
Transportation index10499100
Utilities index10195100
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  • The cost of living in University Heights is 26% higher than the Iowa average.
  • The cost of living in University Heights is 12% higher than the national average.
  • The cost of housing in University Heights is 44% higher than the national average.
  • Iowa general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average.
  • Iowa state income tax is 84% lower than the national average.

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median IncomePer YearPer MonthMax Budget (28% DTI)Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners$102,917$8,576$2,401$3,088
Renters$29,688$2,474$693$891

Iowa Sales Tax

StateGeneral Sales TaxWith Max Surtax
Iowa6%7%

Iowa Income Tax

StateIncome Tax (Low)Income Tax (High)
Iowa0.36%8.98%

Goods & Services

ItemUniversity HeightsNational avg.Difference
Haircut $18.59$16.0915.6%
Beauty Salon $37.28$37.330.1%
Toothpaste $2.24$2.458.5%
Shampoo $0.85$1.0015.0%
Movie $10.00$10.282.8%
Bowling $3.61$4.9326.8%

Groceries

ItemUniversity HeightsNational avg.Difference
Ground Beef $3.84$3.801.0%
Fried Chicken $1.47$1.405.5%
Milk $1.97$2.011.9%
Potatoes $2.66$3.0111.7%
Pizza $8.66$9.8912.4%
Beer $8.74$8.901.8%

Health Care

ItemUniversity HeightsNational avg.Difference
Optometrist $120.35$102.1617.8%
Doctor $128.23$108.3618.3%
Dentist $82.63$92.5310.7%
Ibuprofen $9.41$9.281.4%
Lipitor $457.54$425.827.4%

Housing

ItemUniversity HeightsNational avg.Difference
Home Price $273,300.00$184,700.0048.0%
Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,140.48$1,202.445.2%
Apartment Rent $1,293.00$949.0036.2%

Transportation

ItemUniversity HeightsNational avg.Difference
Gasoline $2.16$2.243.7%
Tire Balancing $56.31$46.2921.6%

Utilities

ItemUniversity HeightsNational avg.Difference
All Electricity$189.42$165.9614.1%
Phone $25.00$28.6812.8%
Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City, StatePopulationCost of Living IndexNational Avg.
East Amana, IA4098-2%
Frytown, IA8498-2%
Nichols, IA36088-12%
Wellman, IA1,36588-12%
West Branch, IA2,58191-9%
University Heights, IA1,25511212%

Cities with similar population

City, StatePopulationCost of Living IndexNational Avg.
Lorenzo, TX1,25579-21%
Beverly, OH1,25583-17%
Yorkshire, NY1,25579-21%
Skyline-Ganipa, NM1,25579-21%
Kamiah, ID1,25586-14%
University Heights, IA1,25511212%
Source: The University Heights, IA cost of living data displayed above is derived from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) for 2017.
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