Kankakee, IL Cost of Living


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Kankakee cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
14.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Kankakee, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Kankakee, IL

Housing costs in Kankakee?
A typical home costs $117,300, which is 65.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kankakee costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Kankakee?
To live comfortably in Kankakee, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kankakee?
Kankakee, IL is a great place to live for those on a budget. The cost of living in the city is quite low compared to other cities in the US; it's about 9% lower than the national average. Renting an apartment or house can be extremely affordable, and groceries and utilities are also quite inexpensive. In addition, Kankakee has a strong economy and plenty of job opportunities, making it even easier to make ends meet. All in all, Kankakee is definitely an affordable option for those who are looking for a great place to live without breaking the bank!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKankakeeIllinoisUnited States
  80.693.7100.0
  91.894100
  92.596.9100.0
  38.080.2100.0
  $117,300$241,700$338,100
  100.7%97.7%100.0%
  78.3106.2100.0
  103.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Kankakee was always a blue-collar city. My father had a business, and now I carry it on. That's the only reason I live in Kankakee anymore. Forty years ago, the  More

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Honestly, quite depressing. The people are rude, the place is very unkept - not sure if they have a City Planner or if they really understand the concept. Even the  More

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Moved here from AR 19 months ago. This is the most depressing area I've ever been to and I have been in almost all 50 States - big City and small (this includes all  More

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