Brighton, IL Cost of Living


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Brighton cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Brighton, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Brighton, IL

Housing costs in Brighton?
A typical home costs $169,600, which is 49.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brighton costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Brighton?
To live comfortably in Brighton, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brighton?
Brighton, IL is an affordable place to live, with the cost of living slightly below the national average. Housing is relatively inexpensive, with a median home value of $119,700 and median rent of just $843 per month. Groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than other parts of the country, but utilities are within the national average. Overall, Brighton is a great place to live for those looking for a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrightonIllinoisUnited States
  78.993.7100.0
  94.594100
  118.496.9100.0
  45.580.2100.0
  $169,600$241,700$338,100
  98.9%97.7%100.0%
  102.3106.2100.0
  106.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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