Cost of Living Comparison  
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Cost of Living Comparison |
| Component Weight |
100% |
13% |
28% |
10% |
10% |
4% |
35% |
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All Items |
Food |
Housing |
Utilities |
Transportation |
Health |
Misc. Service |
| Chicago, IL |
116.8 |
111.2 |
134.4 |
117.5 |
116.5 |
108.3 |
104.4 |
| Minneapolis, MN |
110.9 |
111.5 |
116.5 |
105.0 |
103.7 |
105.2 |
110.4 |
| Denver, CO |
103.1 |
101.0 |
107.2 |
102.1 |
95.4 |
105.7 |
102.7 |
| Missoula, MT |
99.4 |
110.2 |
91.9 |
98.5 |
102.2 |
107.0 |
100.1 |
| Rochester, MN |
99.1 |
89.6 |
90.8 |
105.1 |
106.2 |
109.1 |
105.0 |
| Kansas City, MO |
97.7 |
94.8 |
88.9 |
100.0 |
100.8 |
97.0 |
105.1 |
| Ames, IA |
96.7 |
93.7 |
104.5 |
82.5 |
101.8 |
98.2 |
93.7 |
| Iowa City, IA |
96.2 |
94.9 |
97.1 |
80.3 |
102.8 |
95.3 |
98.9 |
| Sioux Falls, SD |
94.1 |
91.5 |
86.5 |
101.9 |
86.9 |
102.1 |
100.6 |
| Source: Council for Community & Economic Research ACCRA Cost of Living Index Inter-City Index (US Average = 100) 2010 Annual Average
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| Median Existing Home Price
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Median Existing Home Price |
| 4th Quarter 2000 |
$108,700 |
| 4th Quarter 2001 |
$114,500 |
| 4th Quarter 2002 |
$119,200 |
| 4th Quarter 2003 |
$121,300 |
| 4th Quarter 2004 |
$127,300 |
| 4th Quarter 2005 |
$136,400 |
| 4th Quarter 2006 |
$133,700 |
| 4th Quarter 2007 |
$144,500 |
| 4th Quarter 2008 |
$144,200 |
| 4th Quarter 2009 |
$137,000 |
| 4th Quarter 2010 |
$140,100 |
| Source:
National Association of Realtors, www.realtor.org |
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| Monthly Apartment Rent
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Monthly Apartment Rent |
| Type of Apartment |
Range |
| 1 Bedroom |
$525 - $750 |
| 2 Bedroom |
$650 - $900 |
| 3 Bedroom |
$700 - $1,050 |
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