Carthage, IL Cost of Living


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Carthage cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Carthage, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.9% higher than the average for Illinois.

Carthage, IL

Housing costs in Carthage?
A typical home costs $93,000, which is 72.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carthage costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Carthage?
To live comfortably in Carthage, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carthage?
The cost of living in Carthage, IL is relatively inexpensive compared to other places in the US. The median home value is just over $76,000, which is significantly lower than the national average of $220,000. Renters can expect to pay an average of around $550 a month for a two-bedroom apartment. Property taxes are also relatively low compared to other cities in the US. Residents can expect to pay around 0.7% of their home's value each year in taxes. Food costs are generally reasonable as well with many restaurants offering meals for under $10 each. All in all, Carthage provides an affordable lifestyle for its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarthageIllinoisUnited States
  73.293.7100.0
  92.794100
  117.096.9100.0
  36.880.2100.0
  $93,000$241,700$338,100
  96.8%97.7%100.0%
  73.5106.2100.0
  108.0107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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