1 facility hiring travelers, 2 openings. A two-bedroom in Marshalltown runs about $950 a month at HUD fair market rent, 18% under Des Moines's.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 2 | $2,064 – $2,067 | $2,066 | 16 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, Iowa runs housing 35% below, utilities 17% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Iowa, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12% below |
| Housing | 35% below |
| Utilities | 17% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Marshalltown is $950 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $730.
Iowa taxes wage income.
Against Des Moines, a two-bedroom here runs 18% lower ($950 against $1,155).