Quincy, IL Cost of Living


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Quincy cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
17.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Quincy, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 17.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Quincy, IL

Housing costs in Quincy?
A typical home costs $144,300, which is 57.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Quincy costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Quincy?
To live comfortably in Quincy, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Quincy?
Quincy, IL has a relatively affordable cost of living, making it an attractive destination for those looking to settle down and live in a more rural area. The median home price in Quincy is around $90,000, which is significantly lower than the national average of around $218,000. Rent prices in Quincy are also very reasonable; the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment currently stands at around $550 per month. In addition, the overall cost of goods and services in Quincy is just slightly higher than the national average. All these factors combine to make Quincy an attractive option for those looking to live in a rural area while still enjoying competitive prices and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesQuincyIllinoisUnited States
  77.193.7100.0
  93.494100
  113.296.9100.0
  46.380.2100.0
  $144,300$241,700$338,100
  96.3%97.7%100.0%
  68.0106.2100.0
  110.0107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  More

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