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Cost of living in Delaware County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,868/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 17,549 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $792 28%
Federal tax $537 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $179 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Delaware 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 Delaware County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,205
per year
Individual earnings
$42,866
per year
Per capita
$40,940
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Delaware County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$168,700
Annual property tax
$2,266

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Delaware 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 Delaware County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Delaware 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 Delaware County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.5 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Delaware County

What it costs to live in Delaware County each month.

Single person
$2,868
per month
  • Rent $792
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $537
  • State tax $179
Couple
$4,231
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $917
  • State tax $337
Family
$6,535
per month
  • Rent $1,057
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $917
  • State tax $337

Frequently asked questions about Delaware County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Delaware County?

In Delaware 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 Delaware County?

In Delaware County, IA, the average household income is $76,205 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,866 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Delaware County?

The estimated cost of living in Delaware County, IA is approximately $2,868 per month for a single person, $4,231 for a couple, $6,535 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Delaware County?

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

Is Delaware County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Delaware County, IA would need approximately $2,868 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,205 per year ($6,350 per month). Delaware County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Delaware County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Delaware County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Delaware County?

The average home value in Delaware County, IA is $168,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,266, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Delaware 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