Lincoln, IL Cost of Living


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Lincoln cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
22.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Lincoln, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 22.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Lincoln, IL

Housing costs in Lincoln?
A typical home costs $104,800, which is 69.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lincoln costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Lincoln?
To live comfortably in Lincoln, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lincoln?
The cost of living in Lincoln, IL is fairly affordable compared to other parts of the country. Housing costs in particular are particularly attractive, with an average cost of a two-bedroom apartment costing only around $650 per month. Food costs and transportation costs are also affordable, with the local grocery store offering quality products at very reasonable prices and public transportation options being limited but available. Overall, living in Lincoln, IL can provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle on an economical budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLincolnIllinoisUnited States
  72.893.7100.0
  92.494100
  111.196.9100.0
  30.180.2100.0
  $104,800$241,700$338,100
  92.8%97.7%100.0%
  64.9106.2100.0
  98.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Lincoln is a great place to live. It is centrally located on two interstates between Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. It has low crime, many  More

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This is a terrible place to raise a family. The culture of the community corrupts everyone and many people have had their lives ruined by moving  More

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