Belvidere, IL Cost of Living


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Belvidere cost of living score
84.5
Less expensive
15.5% lower
than the US average
9.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Belvidere, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Belvidere, IL

Housing costs in Belvidere?
A typical home costs $191,100, which is 43.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Belvidere costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Belvidere?
To live comfortably in Belvidere, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Belvidere?
Belvidere, IL has an affordable cost of living. According to Sperling's Best Places, it is around 7% lower than the national average. The median home cost in Belvidere is currently $123,400 which is significantly lower than the U.S. median of $184,700. Other costs such as utilities and groceries are also below the national average, making it a great place to call home. Overall, the cost of living in Belvidere is quite reasonable for those looking to relocate or purchase property.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBelvidereIllinoisUnited States
  84.593.7100.0
  92.494100
  106.496.9100.0
  57.880.2100.0
  $191,100$241,700$338,100
  97.9%97.7%100.0%
  80.0106.2100.0
  113.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The town is full of gangs from chicago that spay paint everything. The police are like nazi storm troopers. The court system is full of good ole boys. The only honorable  More

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People from the Chicago suburbs can't believe the low cost of housing. Schools are good. Easy to go to the city or an  More

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Over 16 years ago

I recently moved back to Belvidere from the suburbs of Chicago. I am very happy to find that the cost of living is far cheaper than anyother place I have found in IL (&  More

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