RealInflation

Iowa

IA

Midwest · 2 cities tracked · Updated 2026

State Averages

Avg Gas Price

$3.31

Regular unleaded

Avg Rent

$951

All units/mo

Avg COL Index

82

vs. 100 national avg

Cities in Iowa

Cedar Rapids

Iowa

COL 80

Gas

$3.31

Rent

$923

Food ↑

+3.0%

Des Moines

Iowa

COL 84

Gas

$3.31

Rent

$979

Food ↑

+2.4%

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