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Cost of living in Davenport, Iowa

Scott County, IA

Part of the Davenport Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,975/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 174,302 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $831 28%
Federal tax $590 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $194 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Davenport

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$831
per month
2 bedroom
$1,025
per month
3 bedroom
$1,336
per month
4 bedroom
$1,578
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Davenport

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,363
per year
Individual earnings
$46,118
per year
Per capita
$42,754
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Davenport

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$212,500
Annual property tax
$3,221

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Davenport

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 Davenport

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Davenport

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 Davenport

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.7 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
9.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Davenport

What it costs to live in Davenport each month.

Single person
$2,975
per month
  • Rent $831
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $590
  • State tax $194
Couple
$4,383
per month
  • Rent $1,025
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $920
  • State tax $338
Family
$6,818
per month
  • Rent $1,336
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $920
  • State tax $338

Frequently asked questions about Davenport

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Davenport?

In Davenport, Iowa, a one-bedroom apartment averages $831 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,025 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,336 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Davenport?

In Davenport, Iowa, the average household income is $76,363 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,118 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Davenport?

The estimated cost of living in Davenport, Iowa is approximately $2,975 per month for a single person, $4,383 for a couple, $6,818 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Davenport?

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

Is Davenport an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Davenport, Iowa would need approximately $2,975 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,363 per year ($6,364 per month). Davenport is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Davenport?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Davenport, Iowa is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Davenport?

The average home value in Davenport, Iowa is $212,500, with average annual property taxes of $3,221, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Davenport compare to other areas?

You can compare Davenport, Iowa with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Davenport is in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 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