Glenwood, IL Cost of Living


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Glenwood cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Glenwood, 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.

Glenwood, IL

Housing costs in Glenwood?
A typical home costs $192,200, which is 43.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Glenwood costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.2% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Glenwood?
To live comfortably in Glenwood, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Glenwood?
The cost of living in Glenwood, IL is relatively low. Although the median home value is slightly higher than the national average, overall housing costs, transportation costs, and grocery expenses remain lower than average. The area also experiences a low-cost rate of living inflation making it more affordable to live there than most other towns in the state. This makes Glenwood an excellent option for individuals looking to save money without compromising on quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGlenwoodIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  94.394100
  88.096.9100.0
  60.680.2100.0
  $192,200$241,700$338,100
  97.5%97.7%100.0%
  130.8106.2100.0
  140.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

This is ridiculous! This is suppose to be "Suburban Living" I beg to differ. This is a complete and utter GHETTO! There is violence all around Glenwood. Most people  More

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Over 16 years ago

Livin in the Chigoland area for 23 years i learned that is one of the greatest cities in the world. I personally don't care for the climate as winters tend to be pretty  More

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