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Is Anamosa, IA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00743% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,411about $5,451/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$172,60048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,280 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Iowa. It is number 33 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Anamosa
$1,007
DeWitt
$1,056
Tiffin
$1,524
Osceola
$1,026
Spirit Lake
$1,007
Red Oak
$898
Sheldon
$1,051

How much do households earn in Anamosa?

Under $25k
14.2%
$25k–50k
24.2%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
12.7%
$150k+
5.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Anamosa

SizeAnamosaU.S. average
1 bedroom$828$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,019$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,166$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Anamosa overall?

Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
65
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
83
Other services
93
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Anamosa, so the Iowa figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Anamosa

🏛️ Property tax$2,916a year · 1.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$148a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Anamosa

Commute to work27.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Anamosa?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $191 a month less.

Renting
$1,007
Owning
$1,198

Owning assumes a typical $172,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,260 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Anamosa, IA?

Renting in Anamosa costs a median of about $1,007 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.

How much do I need to make to live in Anamosa?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,280 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Anamosa cheap or expensive?

Anamosa is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $65,411. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Anamosa?

The median homeowner in Anamosa pays $2,916 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.

Is Anamosa more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Anamosa?

The median home value in Anamosa is $172,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,629 people live in Anamosa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.