Dawson, IL Cost of Living


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Dawson cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Dawson, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Dawson, IL

Housing costs in Dawson?
A typical home costs $182,700, which is 46.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dawson costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Dawson?
To live comfortably in Dawson, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dawson?
The cost of living in Dawson, IL is quite affordable. According to recent data, the cost of living is about 18% lower than the national average. The median household income is about $51,400 and the median home price is approximately $133,100. The overall cost of housing is also low, with a median rent of only $866 per month. This makes it easy for people to find an affordable place to live while still having access to all the amenities that a small town like Dawson has to offer. Additionally, groceries are relatively inexpensive and there are plenty of restaurants and other services that make it easy to stay within budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDawsonIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  95.994100
  111.896.9100.0
  56.580.2100.0
  $182,700$241,700$338,100
  98.5%97.7%100.0%
  73.0106.2100.0
  133.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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