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Cost of living in Woodbury County, IA

Part of the Sioux City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,833/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 105,760 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $818 29%
Federal tax $490 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $165 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Woodbury County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$715
per month
1 bedroom
$818
per month
2 bedroom
$1,043
per month
3 bedroom
$1,257
per month
4 bedroom
$1,383
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Woodbury County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,147
per year
Individual earnings
$40,043
per year
Per capita
$34,330
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Woodbury County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$172,000
Annual property tax
$2,542

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Woodbury 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 Woodbury County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.6 min
Drive alone
80.0%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
5.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Woodbury County

What it costs to live in Woodbury County each month.

Single person
$2,833
per month
  • Rent $818
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $490
  • State tax $165
Couple
$4,269
per month
  • Rent $1,043
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $818
  • State tax $308
Family
$6,607
per month
  • Rent $1,257
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $818
  • State tax $308

Frequently asked questions about Woodbury County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Woodbury County?

In Woodbury County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $818 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,043 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,257 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Woodbury County?

In Woodbury County, IA, the average household income is $70,147 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,043 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Woodbury County?

The estimated cost of living in Woodbury County, IA is approximately $2,833 per month for a single person, $4,269 for a couple, $6,607 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Woodbury County?

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

Is Woodbury County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Woodbury County, IA would need approximately $2,833 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,147 per year ($5,846 per month). Woodbury County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Woodbury County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Woodbury County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Woodbury County?

The average home value in Woodbury County, IA is $172,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,542, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Woodbury County compare to other areas?

You can compare Woodbury County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Woodbury County is in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 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