Cortland, IL Cost of Living


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Cortland cost of living score
88.3
Less expensive
11.7% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Cortland, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Cortland, IL

Housing costs in Cortland?
A typical home costs $213,700, which is 36.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cortland costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.5% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Cortland?
To live comfortably in Cortland, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cortland?
The cost of living in Cortland town, IL is fairly moderate. Property taxes are relatively low, and utility rates are also competitive compared to the national average. Housing costs for both renting and buying are reasonably affordable. The median home value is $154,400, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. In addition to this, there are plenty of local restaurants with reasonable prices for dining out. Overall, Cortland town provides a good balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCortlandIllinoisUnited States
  88.393.7100.0
  97.194100
  124.496.9100.0
  63.180.2100.0
  $213,700$241,700$338,100
  99.2%97.7%100.0%
  89.2106.2100.0
  134.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Cortland isn't a bad little town, it's just VERY SMALL. As in doesn't have it's own grocery store and its in the middle of corn fields. But if you like your solitude  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cortland is a small town that most people "drive through" on their way to Sycamore or DeKalb. However, that will most likely change within the next 5 years. The  More

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