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Cost of Living in Forest City, IA

66.2
Very Affordable · National average is 100

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$58,060
Median Income
$687/mo
Median Rent
$125,200
Median Home
4,254
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
59.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
64.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
64.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
66
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
61.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$536
est.
$605
est.
$687$879
est.
$1,003
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Forest City with cities in the area

Garner, IA
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Lake Mills, IA
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Britt, IA
Very Affordable
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Clear Lake, IA
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Belmond, IA
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Manly, IA
Very Affordable
62.8
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