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Cost of living in Pottawattamie County, IA

Part of the Omaha Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,157/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 93,407 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,052 33%
Federal tax $560 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $315 10%
Energy $195 6%
State tax $185 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Pottawattamie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$990
per month
1 bedroom
$1,052
per month
2 bedroom
$1,261
per month
3 bedroom
$1,675
per month
4 bedroom
$1,864
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pottawattamie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,446
per year
Individual earnings
$44,300
per year
Per capita
$36,853
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pottawattamie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$183,600
Annual property tax
$2,961

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.8%

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 Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.2 min
Drive alone
80.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
8.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pottawattamie County

What it costs to live in Pottawattamie County each month.

Single person
$3,157
per month
  • Rent $1,052
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $560
  • State tax $185
Couple
$4,514
per month
  • Rent $1,261
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $839
  • State tax $314
Family
$7,052
per month
  • Rent $1,675
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $839
  • State tax $314

Frequently asked questions about Pottawattamie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pottawattamie County?

In Pottawattamie County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,052 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,261 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,675 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pottawattamie County?

In Pottawattamie County, IA, the average household income is $71,446 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,300 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pottawattamie County?

The estimated cost of living in Pottawattamie County, IA is approximately $3,157 per month for a single person, $4,514 for a couple, $7,052 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pottawattamie County?

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

Is Pottawattamie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pottawattamie County, IA would need approximately $3,157 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,446 per year ($5,954 per month). Pottawattamie County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pottawattamie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pottawattamie County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pottawattamie County?

The average home value in Pottawattamie County, IA is $183,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,961, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pottawattamie County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pottawattamie County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pottawattamie County is in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.

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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