Brooklyn, IL Cost of Living


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Brooklyn cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Brooklyn, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Brooklyn, IL

Housing costs in Brooklyn?
A typical home costs $57,500, which is 83.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brooklyn costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Brooklyn?
To live comfortably in Brooklyn, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $11,160 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brooklyn?
The cost of living in Brooklyn, IL is relatively low compared to major cities. The median home value in Brooklyn is $109,200 as of June 2020, which is much lower than the national median of $229,700. Additionally, the cost of groceries and health care are below average, while housing costs are slightly more expensive than the United States average. For those looking to save money on a budget or to live close to amenities and attractions in a city setting without spending too much money on rent or real estate prices Brooklyn could be an ideal option.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrooklynIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  88.194100
  95.396.9100.0
  11.680.2100.0
  $57,500$241,700$338,100
  92.2%97.7%100.0%
  98.2106.2100.0
  132.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Brooklyn is waking up after a long long sleep! The Historical Society of Brooklyn llinois was founded July 23, 2007. The history of the town can be found on the website:  More

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