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Cost of living in Cass County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,681/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 13,115 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $680 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $479 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $162 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Cass County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$646
per month
1 bedroom
$680
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,229
per month
4 bedroom
$1,401
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cass County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,657
per year
Individual earnings
$39,352
per year
Per capita
$36,881
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cass County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$133,300
Annual property tax
$1,904

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cass 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 Cass County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Cass 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 Cass County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.6 min
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cass County

What it costs to live in Cass County each month.

Single person
$2,681
per month
  • Rent $680
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $479
  • State tax $162
Couple
$3,924
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $679
  • State tax $268
Family
$6,400
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $679
  • State tax $268

Frequently asked questions about Cass County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cass County?

In Cass County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $680 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cass County?

In Cass County, IA, the average household income is $61,657 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,352 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cass County?

The estimated cost of living in Cass County, IA is approximately $2,681 per month for a single person, $3,924 for a couple, $6,400 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cass County?

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

Is Cass County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cass County, IA would need approximately $2,681 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,657 per year ($5,138 per month). Cass County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cass County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cass County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cass County?

The average home value in Cass County, IA is $133,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,904, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cass 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