Cost of living in Wright County, IA
Population 12,817 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wright County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wright County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wright County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wright County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wright County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Wright County
State and local tax rates for Iowa.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Wright County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wright County
What it costs to live in Wright County each month.
- Rent $668
- Energy $195
- Water $50
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $525
- State tax $175
- Rent $877
- Energy $234
- Water $60
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $718
- State tax $279
- Rent $1,057
- Energy $292
- Water $70
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $718
- State tax $279
Frequently asked questions about Wright County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wright County?
In Wright County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $668 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 Wright County?
In Wright County, IA, the average household income is $64,033 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,147 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wright County?
The estimated cost of living in Wright County, IA is approximately $2,728 per month for a single person, $3,974 for a couple, $6,278 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wright County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wright County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.
Is Wright County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wright County, IA would need approximately $2,728 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,033 per year ($5,336 per month). Wright County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wright County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wright County, IA 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 Wright County?
The average home value in Wright County, IA is $109,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,695, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wright 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