Seneca, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Seneca, Illinois?
$3,030 / month
for a family, 43.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,360 for the year for a family.
$2,700 / month
for a single person, 43.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a single person.

Seneca cost of living score
77.4
Less expensive
22.6% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Seneca, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.6% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Seneca, IL

Housing costs in Seneca?
A typical home costs $190,500, which is 43.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seneca costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Seneca?
To live comfortably in Seneca, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seneca?
The cost of living in Seneca, IL is fairly reasonable. According to the most recent Cost of Living Index, the overall index for Seneca is 87.2, which means that it has a slightly lower cost of living than the US average. Housing costs are particularly low, with an index of 65.8. This means that housing costs about 35% lower than the US average, making it relatively easy for people to find affordable housing options. Utilities are also below the national average, at 86.4 on the index. In addition, food costs are also quite low compared to other areas of the country; with a score of 92 on the Cost of Living Index, groceries and dining out can be done on a budget in Seneca.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSenecaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  96.2  Unlock100.0
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  61.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  100.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  104.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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