Countryside, IL Cost of Living


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Countryside cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Countryside, 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.

Countryside, IL

Housing costs in Countryside?
A typical home costs $293,600, which is 13.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Countryside costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Countryside?
To live comfortably in Countryside, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $56,160 for a family, and $48,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Countryside?
The cost of living in Countryside, IL is generally quite affordable. The median home value for the area is around $200,000 which is lower than the national median home value and provides a great opportunity for those looking for a more budget-friendly option when it comes to purchasing real estate. The cost of groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare are slightly below the national average as well. With its close proximity to Chicago, Countryside also offers great opportunities for job seekers with an abundance of employers in the city offering competitive salaries. Furthermore, there are many free parks and museums located nearby which can provide excellent entertainment options at no additional cost. All these factors make Countryside an attractive place to live with great affordability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCountrysideIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  100.294100
  88.096.9100.0
  119.380.2100.0
  $293,600$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  124.9106.2100.0
  140.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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