Best places to live in Iowa
CityLedger tracks 5 Iowa metros, led by Des Moines. Cost of living runs from about 87 to 92 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.
| Metro | Livability | Cost of living | Median income | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 72 | 92 | $85,446 | $1,178/mo |
| Iowa City, IA | 70 | 92 | $75,225 | $1,099/mo |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 61 | 89 | $75,295 | $933/mo |
| Davenport, IA | 56 | 89 | $71,446 | $971/mo |
| Waterloo, IA | 56 | 87 | $72,382 | $1,047/mo |
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