Iowa has a lot to offer retirees, starting with a cost-of-living index for 2024 of 90, according to the World Population Review. That means it costs roughly 90% of the national average to live there.

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Monday, the Iowa legislature gaveled in for the 2025 legislative session. Leaders in both parties say they plan to tackle the cost of living.

Earlier this session, Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley noted that alleviating the cost-of-living burdens Iowans are facing is one of the party’s goals this year. He told reporters in March that ...

A survey conducted for the Iowa Farm Bureau finds high costs at the supermarket remain the primary concern among most Iowa consumers. Zach Bader, the bureau’s digital marketing manager, says it ...

America's housing crisis has changed the tune of how people perceive affordable housing, according to a new survey. The poll ...

Inflation remained elevated last month as President Trump's tariffs continued to make their way into the prices that ...

As inflation continues to rise and tariffs are creating uncertainty for consumers, Iowa House lawmakers are proposing a slate of bills that aim to lower everyday costs for Iowans. Earlier this ...