Barry, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Pike County / Barry / Zip Codes

Barry cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
23.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Barry, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 23.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Barry, IL

Housing costs in Barry?
A typical home costs $78,600, which is 76.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Barry costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 77.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Barry?
To live comfortably in Barry, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Barry?
The cost of living in Barry, IL is quite affordable compared to other cities in the country. Goods and services are relatively inexpensive and the average cost of a home is around $90,000. The median household income in Barry is around $40,000, which allows most households to have enough disposable income each month to cover basic expenses like food, housing, and healthcare. In addition, taxes are fairly low and many residents take advantage of the city's budget-friendly amenities. Overall, Barry offers an excellent quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBarryIllinoisUnited States
  71.593.7100.0
  91.394100
  111.796.9100.0
  23.480.2100.0
  $78,600$241,700$338,100
  100.3%97.7%100.0%
  78.5106.2100.0
  88.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Everyone knows everyone really well 2. Extremely low cost of living 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Very high crime rate -- the Pittsfield kids are  More

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