Blue Island, IL Cost of Living


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Blue Island cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Blue Island, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Blue Island, IL

Housing costs in Blue Island?
A typical home costs $175,000, which is 48.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue Island costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Blue Island?
To live comfortably in Blue Island, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue Island?
The cost of living in Blue Island, IL is on the lower end of the scale compared to other cities in the United States. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index is at 81.7, which is 19.3 points lower than the national average. This makes it an ideal city for those looking for a more affordable place to live without sacrificing quality amenities. The median home value is $159,000 and groceries are slightly higher than the national average but still relatively low when compared to other cities in Illinois. Utility costs are also quite reasonable at around 10% below the national average. Overall, you can expect Blue Island to offer a cost of living that is much lower than most major metropolitan cities throughout the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlue IslandIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  93.794100
  88.096.9100.0
  54.280.2100.0
  $175,000$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  136.6106.2100.0
  140.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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If you enjoy crime, pollution , rats, unemployment, corruption, overcrowded schools and subpar city services bad streets and alleys then by all means stay or move in.  More

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I've lived in Blue Island for about 20 years, and I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else. The community is welcoming, the housing is unique and charming, and we are a  More

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