salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (80.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,960 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 74 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tiffin?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tiffin
| Size | Tiffin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,266 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,404 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tiffin 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 Tiffin, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tiffin
Life in Tiffin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tiffin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $825 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $338,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tiffin, IA?
Renting in Tiffin costs a median of about $1,524 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Tiffin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,960 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tiffin cheap or expensive?
Tiffin is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $108,877. It ranks 74th cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tiffin?
The median homeowner in Tiffin pays $5,050 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.
Is Tiffin 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 Tiffin?
The median home value in Tiffin is $338,500, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,737 people live in Tiffin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.