Detroit, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Pike County / Detroit / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Detroit, Illinois?
$1,080 / month
for a family, 80.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $12,960 for the year for a family.
$1,967 / month
for a single person, 58.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,600 for the year for a single person.

Detroit cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
23.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Detroit, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 23.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Detroit, IL

Housing costs in Detroit?
A typical home costs $68,100, which is 79.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Detroit costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 61.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Detroit?
To live comfortably in Detroit, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Detroit?
The cost of living in Detroit, IL is relatively low compared to other major cities in the United States. For example, the median housing cost for a single family home is about $73,000, which is significantly lower than many other cities throughout the country. Additionally, goods and services are generally at lower prices than in other states. This makes Detroit an attractive place for those looking to move to an area with a relatively low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDetroitIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  92.7  Unlock100.0
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  14.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  100.3  Unlock100.0
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  88.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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