Zip 60438 (Lansing, IL) Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Lansing cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Lansing (zip 60438), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60438 (Lansing, IL)

Housing costs in Lansing?
A typical home costs $184,000, which is 45.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lansing costs $1,260 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 11.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Lansing?
To live comfortably in Lansing (zip 60438), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lansing?
The cost of living in 60438 Lansing, IL is quite reasonable. The median home value is approximately $225,000 and the median rent is around $1,160 per month. Taxes are a bit higher than the national average but overall are still quite reasonable. Groceries and other essentials tend to be slightly higher than most parts of the country due to the limited availability of bulk items in the area. Utilities are also a bit on the higher side compared to other surrounding cities, but not prohibitively so. Overall, 60438 Lansing, IL provides an affordable base for those looking for a place to settle down in this part of Illinois.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLansingIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  93.794100
  88.096.9100.0
  55.980.2100.0
  $184,000$241,700$338,100
  97.5%97.7%100.0%
  129.1106.2100.0
  139.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime