Alpha, IL Cost of Living


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Alpha cost of living score
76.8
Less expensive
23.2% lower
than the US average
18.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Alpha, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average and 18.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Alpha, IL

Housing costs in Alpha?
A typical home costs $108,000, which is 68.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alpha costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Alpha?
To live comfortably in Alpha, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alpha?
The cost of living in Alpha, IL is quite affordable. The median household income is slightly over $50,000 a year and the median home value is around $159,000. This makes Alpha an attractive place to live for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle. Housing costs are generally lower than other parts of the state, while utilities and other services remain generally reasonable. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities for jobs in the area, with many employers offering competitive wages and benefits packages. All in all, the cost of living in Alpha makes it an ideal location for those looking to settle down and start a family or transition into retirement.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlphaIllinoisUnited States
  76.893.7100.0
  9394100
  94.996.9100.0
  30.580.2100.0
  $108,000$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  94.1106.2100.0
  115.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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