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Cost of living in Audubon County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,720/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,622 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $792 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $422 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $146 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Audubon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$646
per month
1 bedroom
$792
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,057
per month
4 bedroom
$1,163
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Audubon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,152
per year
Individual earnings
$35,896
per year
Per capita
$34,615
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Audubon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$110,400
Annual property tax
$1,353

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Audubon County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Audubon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.3%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Audubon County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Audubon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.7 min
Drive alone
81.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Audubon County

What it costs to live in Audubon County each month.

Single person
$2,720
per month
  • Rent $792
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $422
  • State tax $146
Couple
$3,765
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $556
  • State tax $232
Family
$6,069
per month
  • Rent $1,057
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $556
  • State tax $232

Frequently asked questions about Audubon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Audubon County?

In Audubon County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $792 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,057 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Audubon County?

In Audubon County, IA, the average household income is $54,152 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,896 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Audubon County?

The estimated cost of living in Audubon County, IA is approximately $2,720 per month for a single person, $3,765 for a couple, $6,069 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Audubon County?

The combined sales tax rate in Audubon County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Audubon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Audubon County, IA would need approximately $2,720 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,152 per year ($4,513 per month). Audubon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Audubon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Audubon County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Audubon County?

The average home value in Audubon County, IA is $110,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,353, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Audubon County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources