Cost of Living in Cedar County, IA

What does it cost to live in Cedar County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$76,959

Median Rent

$830/mo

Median Home

$180,700

Affordability

550

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$914
Property Tax$191
Insurance$60

Total Monthly$1,165
% of Income18.2%

Renting

Median Rent$830
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$855
% of Income12.9%

Living in Cedar County, Iowa

Cedar County has a median household income of $76,959 with housing costs that represent 18.2% of income for owners and 12.9% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.