Clayton, IL Cost of Living


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Clayton cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
17.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Clayton, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 17.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Clayton, IL

Housing costs in Clayton?
A typical home costs $94,800, which is 72.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clayton costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Clayton?
To live comfortably in Clayton, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clayton?
The cost of living in Clayton, IL is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index is 81.63 compared to the US average of 100. Housing costs are especially high, with an index value of 97.81 compared to the US average of 100. Transportation costs are also higher than the national average, with an index value of 104.06 compared to the US average of 100. Grocery prices are slightly lower than the national average, with a cost of living index value of 93 compared to the US average of 100. Overall, Clayton is a relatively expensive place to live as compared to other places in Illinois and across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaytonIllinoisUnited States
  77.193.7100.0
  9194100
  113.296.9100.0
  17.180.2100.0
  $94,800$241,700$338,100
  99.1%97.7%100.0%
  90.3106.2100.0
  109.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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