The cost of living in Iowa is lower than the national average. State of Iowa salaries average $44,910.00, indicating a pay rate that is lower than the U.S. average annual salary by $8,711.00.
The consumer price index (CPI) of 220 in Iowa is 10.20% lower than the U.S. city average CPI of 245. The sales tax is 6.00%.
The CPI calculation is based on a statistical model that takes into account some of the major personal consumption categories such as healthcare, transportation, housing, education and food, in addition to the average Iowa annual salary, sales tax rates and the regional consumer price index.
