Cost of Living in Muscatine County, IA

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

Median Income

$67,427

Median Rent

$936/mo

Median Home

$159,000

Affordability

523

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$804
Property Tax$217
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$1,074
% of Income19.1%

Renting

Median Rent$936
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$961
% of Income16.7%

Living in Muscatine County, Iowa

Muscatine County has a median household income of $67,427 with housing costs that represent 19.1% of income for owners and 16.7% 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.