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Financial Profile: Iowa

Financial landscape, tax rates, cost of living, and median income scoring for Iowa residents.

Iowa at a Glance

Avg Salary
$54,000
Cost of Living
90
Top Tax Rate
5.7%
Adjusted Income
$60,000
Monthly Take-Home
$3,525
Max Rent (30%)
$1,350

Financial Genome at Median Income

Scores calculated for someone earning $54,000/yr in Iowa with typical expenses.

PPI
53
C+
FPI
25
F
LRS
53
C+
REW
30
D

Living in Iowa: Financial Overview

Iowa has a flat 5.7% income tax rate after recent reforms. Some school districts levy local taxes.

  • Flat tax rate (recent reform)
  • Low cost of living
  • Strong agricultural economy

Major Cities

Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City

With a cost of living index of 90 (below the national average of 100), your dollar goes further in Iowa. A $60,000 salary here has the purchasing power equivalent of $66,666 in an average-cost area.

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Iowa Tax Details

Full Tax Breakdown

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