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Title: The Cost of Living in Iowa

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Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: This report details how much families throughout the state of Iowa must earn in order to meet their basic needs and underscores the importance of public work support programs for many Iowans who, despite their work efforts, are not able to pay for the most basic living expenses. The report also details how many working Iowa families are falling below the minimum cost-of-living threshold. The basic-needs budgets constructed for this report represent a very frugal living standard and include allowances for rent, utilities, food prepared at home, child care, health care,transportation, clothing and other household necessities. The budgets show the after-tax income an Iowa family would require to meet basic needs without the benefit of public assistance or work supports.

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Authors: Fisher, Peter S.; French, Lily; O'connor, Noga

Publisher: Iowa Policy Project

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Poverty and Welfare

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