Forsyth, IL Cost of Living


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Forsyth cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
22.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Forsyth, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Forsyth, IL

Housing costs in Forsyth?
A typical home costs $248,700, which is 26.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.9% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Forsyth costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.5% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Forsyth?
To live comfortably in Forsyth, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Forsyth?
Forsyth, IL is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is significantly lower than the national average. The median home cost in Forsyth is around $132,000, which is well below the median for the state of Illinois. In addition to reasonable housing costs, the cost of everyday items like groceries and gas are also more affordable in this area than many other places. Overall, Forsyth provides an excellent quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesForsythIllinoisUnited States
  72.993.7100.0
  99.994100
  111.096.9100.0
  84.080.2100.0
  $248,700$241,700$338,100
  99.3%97.7%100.0%
  75.6106.2100.0
  120.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

If you are moving to the Decatur area, Forsyth is a great community. Forsyth is close to the interstate if you have to commute. The schools are newly built and  More

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I have been a resident of Forsyth for two wonderful years. In addition to being a very clean / low crime town, Forsyth has a great sense of civic pride. The town is  More

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