Belgium, IL Cost of Living


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Belgium cost of living score
70.6
Less expensive
29.4% lower
than the US average
24.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Belgium, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average and 24.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Belgium, IL

Housing costs in Belgium?
A typical home costs $77,000, which is 77.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Belgium costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 65.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Belgium?
To live comfortably in Belgium, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $14,760 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Belgium?
The cost of living in Belgium, IL is relatively low compared to other areas. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Belgium, IL is 85.95, which is 15% lower than the U.S average. The most expensive necessities are housing and transportation, both of which are 8% lower than the national averages. Groceries and health care are also reasonably priced with an index rating of 4% and -3% respectively. It is also notable that the cost of utilities in Belgium come in at a whopping 14% below the U.S average. All things considered, it is no surprise that many people choose to live in this charming town due to its attractive costs of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBelgiumIllinoisUnited States
  70.693.7100.0
  90.894100
  112.796.9100.0
  18.680.2100.0
  $77,000$241,700$338,100
  98.2%97.7%100.0%
  73.0106.2100.0
  98.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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