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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Iowa (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Iowa by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    Des MoinesIA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 8.83¢/kWh
    Home Value: $170,000
    Population: 214,133
    Walk Score: 92/100
    AQI: 25
    Sioux CityIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $149,800
    Population: 85,469
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    ClarionIA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $108,500
    Population: 2,799
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    4
    DubuqueIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $178,000
    Population: 59,315
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    5
    MarionIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $208,200
    Population: 41,401
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    6
    GrinnellIA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $177,600
    Population: 9,511
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    7
    Council BluffsIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $153,400
    Population: 62,670
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    8
    Grundy CenterIA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $155,400
    Population: 2,792
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    9
    AmesIA
    Kurby Score: 69
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $247,500
    Population: 66,265
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    10
    Cedar RapidsIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $167,900
    Population: 136,929
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    11
    UrbandaleIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $298,500
    Population: 45,591
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    12
    DavenportIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $155,100
    Population: 101,448
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    13
    AnkenyIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $281,700
    Population: 68,392
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    14
    Mount PleasantIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $142,600
    Population: 9,214
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    15
    Cedar FallsIA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $244,800
    Population: 40,686
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    16
    AltoonaIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $244,500
    Population: 20,017
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    17
    West Des MoinesIA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $266,700
    Population: 68,744
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    18
    MadridIA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $164,900
    Population: 2,784
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    19
    Iowa CityIA
    Kurby Score: 69
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $256,600
    Population: 74,878
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    20
    WaterlooIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $142,000
    Population: 67,256
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    21
    Fort MadisonIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $94,200
    Population: 10,293
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    22
    BettendorfIA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 14.00¢/kWh
    Home Value: $273,600
    Population: 38,997
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    23
    CoralvilleIA
    Kurby Score: 69
    Electricity Rate: 14.40¢/kWh
    Home Value: $271,800
    Population: 22,494
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    24
    OttumwaIA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 14.40¢/kWh
    Home Value: $88,800
    Population: 25,359
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    25
    KeokukIA
    Kurby Score: 70
    Electricity Rate: 14.40¢/kWh
    Home Value: $89,100
    Population: 9,868
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39

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