Effingham, IL Cost of Living


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Effingham cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Effingham, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Effingham, IL

Housing costs in Effingham?
A typical home costs $197,200, which is 41.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Effingham 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 Effingham?
To live comfortably in Effingham, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Effingham?
The cost of living in Effingham, IL is quite low compared to the national average. The median home value is $90,100 and the median rent price is $661 per month. This can be attributed to a number of factors including the relatively affordable housing market and an abundance of job opportunities in the area. Furthermore, utilities such as electricity and water are very affordable as well. In general, Effingham offers a good quality of life at a lower cost than many other places in Illinois.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEffinghamIllinoisUnited States
  78.793.7100.0
  95.494100
  126.096.9100.0
  55.780.2100.0
  $197,200$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  57.3106.2100.0
  117.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 12 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 17 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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