Fairview Heights, IL Cost of Living


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Fairview Heights cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Fairview Heights, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Fairview Heights, IL

Housing costs in Fairview Heights?
A typical home costs $153,400, which is 54.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairview Heights costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Fairview Heights?
To live comfortably in Fairview Heights, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights, IL is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living in Fairview Heights is 6.4% lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for many looking to make a life for themselves in the Midwest. Rental costs are particularly low in Fairview Heights when compared to other cities in the area, making it an ideal option for those who prefer not to own a home. Additionally, groceries and essential goods and services tend to be slightly cheaper than the national average as well. Overall, Fairview Heights is an accessible city that offers quality of life at a reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairview HeightsIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  94.694100
  95.396.9100.0
  48.780.2100.0
  $153,400$241,700$338,100
  95.6%97.7%100.0%
  93.1106.2100.0
  132.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

although we moved fairview heights could be a good city however there are alot of things that need fixing so heres the list and i hope it helps you make an informed  More

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Over 14 years ago

I think it's great living here, you are close to everything, and I mean everthing. Fairview is primarily commercial;large shopping mall, numerous dining, auto  More

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Over 16 years ago

FH is the largest shopping center in St. Clair County with a full array of shops of every sort and for every kind of shopper. What used to be a corn field many years ago  More

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