Clay City, IL Cost of Living


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Clay City cost of living score
71.1
Less expensive
28.9% lower
than the US average
24.1% lower
than the Illinois average
Clay City, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.9% lower than the U.S. average and 24.1% higher than the average for Illinois.

Clay City, IL

Housing costs in Clay City?
A typical home costs $67,600, which is 80.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.0% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clay City costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 82.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Clay City?
To live comfortably in Clay City, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clay City?
The cost of living in Clay City, IL is relatively low. The median home value in the area is around $83,937 with housing costs being approximately 14% lower than the national average. Utilities are also very reasonable compared to other parts of the state and groceries are generally less expensive as well. With a moderate cost of living and many amenities nearby, Clay City makes for an ideal place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClay CityIllinoisUnited States
  71.193.7100.0
  90.894100
  127.296.9100.0
  18.680.2100.0
  $67,600$241,700$338,100
  98.4%97.7%100.0%
  69.8106.2100.0
  87.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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