Union, IL Cost of Living


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Union cost of living score
101.9
More expensive
1.9% higher
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Union, 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.

Union, IL

Housing costs in Union?
A typical home costs $332,300, which is 1.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Union costs $1,790 per month, which is 25.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.6% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Union?
To live comfortably in Union, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $63,720 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Union?
The cost of living in Union, IL is quite reasonable compared to many other cities. The median household income is just over $56,000 per year, which is about 3 percent higher than the national average. The cost of living index in Union is around 99, which is 1 percent lower than the national average. This means you can expect to pay slightly less for goods and services when living in Union. Housing costs are also affordable, with the median home value being approximately $196,000 — 6 percent lower than the US average. In conclusion, the cost of living in Union is very reasonable and makes it a great place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUnionIllinoisUnited States
  101.993.7100.0
  98.194100
  96.996.9100.0
  97.680.2100.0
  $332,300$241,700$338,100
  97.2%97.7%100.0%
  120.3106.2100.0
  138.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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