McHenry, IL Cost of Living


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McHenry cost of living score
101.9
More expensive
1.9% higher
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Illinois average
McHenry, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.9% higher than the U.S. average and 8.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

McHenry, IL

Housing costs in McHenry?
A typical home costs $238,000, which is 29.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in McHenry costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford McHenry?
To live comfortably in McHenry, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about McHenry?
The cost of living in McHenry, IL is quite reasonable. The median home value in the city is around $215,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. In addition, utilities are relatively inexpensive when compared to nearby cities and towns. Additionally, the overall cost of groceries and other goods tend to be cheaper than many surrounding areas. All in all, McHenry makes for an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities available within a short drive.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMcHenryIllinoisUnited States
  101.993.7100.0
  95.694100
  96.996.9100.0
  77.380.2100.0
  $238,000$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  121.8106.2100.0
  138.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was transferred to Northern Illinois and I made the disastrous decision to put down roots in McHenry County, IL. As noted above, property taxes are the highest in all  More

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I've Lived in McHenry for over 23yrs and it is still not that bad of a place to live at. However, Crime has been on the rise, heroin and coke are a real problem in  More

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being a veteran of McHenry for over 20yrs. McHenry is a alright place to be, but heroin and coke are major problems there...crime is on the rise, doesn't seem to show a  More

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