The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| Name | County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Ackley | Hardin | 350 |
| 2. | City of Afton | Union | 350 |
| 3. | City of Albert City | Buena Vista | 350 |
| 4. | City of Alden | Hardin | 350 |
| 5. | City of Alta Vista | Chickasaw | 350 |
| 6. | City of Armstrong | Emmet | 350 |
| 7. | City of Arthur | Ida | 350 |
| 8. | City of Ashton | Osceola | 350 |
| 9. | City of Battle Creek | Ida | 350 |
| 10. | City of Bennett | Cedar | 350 |
| 11. | City of Blairsburg | Hamilton | 350 |
| 12. | City of Blencoe | Monona | 350 |
| 13. | City of Bode | Humboldt | 350 |
| 14. | City of Braddyville | Page | 350 |
| 15. | City of Bridgewater | Adair | 350 |
| 16. | City of Brighton | Washington | 350 |
| 17. | City of Bristow | Butler | 350 |
| 18. | City of Buffalo Center | Winnebago | 350 |
| 19. | City of Burt | Kossuth | 350 |
| 20. | City of Bussey | Marion | 350 |
