salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,240 a year. That is $20 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 42 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in DeWitt?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in DeWitt
| Size | DeWitt | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $911 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,105 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is DeWitt overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for DeWitt, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in DeWitt
Life in DeWitt
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in DeWitt?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $589 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $237,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in DeWitt, IA?
Renting in DeWitt costs a median of about $1,056 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in DeWitt?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,240 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is DeWitt cheap or expensive?
DeWitt is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.7% of the typical household income of $99,855. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in DeWitt?
The median homeowner in DeWitt pays $3,734 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is DeWitt 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 DeWitt?
The median home value in DeWitt is $237,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,546 people live in DeWitt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.