Dixon, IL Cost of Living


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Dixon cost of living score
74.1
Less expensive
25.9% lower
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Dixon, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.9% lower than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for Illinois.

Dixon, IL

Housing costs in Dixon?
A typical home costs $133,400, which is 60.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dixon costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Dixon?
To live comfortably in Dixon, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dixon?
Dixon, IL has a low cost of living, making it an attractive option for those looking to save money. The consumer price index in Dixon is below both the state and national averages, with housing expenses being particularly favorable. According to the most recent estimates, the median home value in Dixon is around $100,000, approximately 25% lower than the state average. In addition to housing costs, groceries and healthcare are also relatively inexpensive compared to the rest of Illinois. All this combines to make Dixon an ideal place for people who want to cut their living costs while still enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDixonIllinoisUnited States
  74.193.7100.0
  94.194100
  111.796.9100.0
  34.680.2100.0
  $133,400$241,700$338,100
  99.2%97.7%100.0%
  64.7106.2100.0
  103.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Moved out of the Chicago Suburbs 16 years ago and won't go back. Housing is low cost, everything from gas prices to home prices lower than the suburbs and you can get  More

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Over 15 years ago

The economy here is not as good as everyone says it is. There are no jobs here, and the ones a person does find are low paying and/or temporary. The city government  More

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