Elizabeth, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Jo Daviess County / Elizabeth / Zip Codes

Elizabeth cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
11.6% lower
than the Illinois average
Elizabeth, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 11.6% higher than the average for Illinois.

Elizabeth, IL

Housing costs in Elizabeth?
A typical home costs $132,900, which is 60.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.0% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elizabeth costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 65.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Elizabeth?
To live comfortably in Elizabeth, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elizabeth?
The cost of living in Elizabeth, IL is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. According to recent surveys, the overall cost of living index in Elizabeth is just 82.1 (100 is the national average). This means that basic goods and services are generally cheaper here than in many other places. Housing costs are also very affordable, with median home prices coming in well below the national average at just $84,900. Even utilities tend to be lower than other places as well, making Elizabeth a great place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElizabethIllinoisUnited States
  82.893.7100.0
  92.294100
  113.296.9100.0
  41.380.2100.0
  $132,900$241,700$338,100
  106.3%97.7%100.0%
  72.1106.2100.0
  117.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Elizabeth is located way in the northwest corner of Illinois in a picturesque setting of rolling hills and farms. She owes her name to the three women named Elizabeth  More

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