Cost of Living in Dyersville, IA

Population 4,357 · Iowa · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Dyersville offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $220,000 — costs less than 3 times median household income of $72,768, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Dyersville is about 45 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than Cedar Rapids' $177,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 79

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Dyersville

The median home value in Dyersville is $219,800 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,036/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,768/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Iowa's top state income tax rate is 5.7% and the combined sales tax is 6.9%. Overall, Dyersville has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$219,800
28% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$111,408
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$646
1 BR
$716
2 BR
$877
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR
$1,287
Owner-occupied 82.1%
Renter-occupied 17.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,036
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,650/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
18.2 min
33% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.7%
Carpooled
7.4%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
6.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.7%
Total Sales Tax 6.9%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.9%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$72,768
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,279
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.3
Male median age 38.5
Female median age 48.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dyersville, IA?

Dyersville has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Dyersville, IA?

The median gross rent in Dyersville is $1,036 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dyersville?

The median home value in Dyersville is $219,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dyersville?

The median household income in Dyersville is $72,768 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dyersville, IA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dyersville is 6.9%. The Iowa state income tax top rate is 5.7%.

Is Dyersville, IA affordable?

Yes, Dyersville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

Dyersville at a Glance

Population
4,357
Median Income
$72,768
Home Value
$219,800
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Sales Tax
6.9%
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