Prairie Vista Village
Hiring organization · Based in Altoona, IA
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Living in Altoona, IA
Altoona is a growing Des Moines suburb known for family-friendly attractions like Adventureland amusement park. This central Iowa community offers a small-town feel with easy metro access, making it appealing for nurses seeking quieter living near urban amenities.
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- State price level · Iowa
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,235/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $86,114/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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