Augusta, IL Cost of Living


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Augusta cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Augusta, 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.

Augusta, IL

Housing costs in Augusta?
A typical home costs $93,800, which is 72.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Augusta 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 Augusta?
To live comfortably in Augusta, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Augusta?
The cost of living in Augusta, IL is very reasonable. The median home value is around $100,000 and the median household income is around $50,000. The average cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment is about $620 per month. Utilities are also inexpensive with the average electric bill around $70 per month and the average gas bill at around $30 per month. Grocery costs are also fairly low with basic necessities costing approximately 10% less than the national average. Overall, life in Augusta, IL offers a great quality of living at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAugustaIllinoisUnited States
  73.293.7100.0
  92.194100
  117.096.9100.0
  28.980.2100.0
  $93,800$241,700$338,100
  96.8%97.7%100.0%
  74.3106.2100.0
  107.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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