Emden, IL Cost of Living


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Emden cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
22.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Emden, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 22.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Emden, IL

Housing costs in Emden?
A typical home costs $104,800, which is 69.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Emden costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Emden?
To live comfortably in Emden, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Emden?
The cost of living in Emden, IL is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in Emden is just over $100,000, significantly lower than the national median home value of nearly $200,000. Renters can expect to pay around $450 – 500 for a two-bedroom apartment in town. Groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than the national average but are still well within most people’s budgets. Transportation costs are generally low as most people use their own cars for transportation and public transportation is limited in this small community. Overall, the cost of living in Emden is quite affordable and makes it an attractive option for those looking for a place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEmdenIllinoisUnited States
  72.893.7100.0
  92.794100
  111.196.9100.0
  29.580.2100.0
  $104,800$241,700$338,100
  95.7%97.7%100.0%
  70.7106.2100.0
  97.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved away from Emden a year ago. I lived there my whole life before I moved. I was there 10 years. Emden is a small peaceful Village and is very welcoming. Everyone  More

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