Franklin, IL Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Franklin cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
22.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Franklin, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Franklin, IL

Housing costs in Franklin?
A typical home costs $107,900, which is 68.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Franklin costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Franklin?
To live comfortably in Franklin, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Franklin?
Living in Franklin, IL is quite affordable. The median home value is $103,500 and the median household income is around $46,124 per year. While rent prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years, they remain low when compared to other towns and cities in Illinois. Groceries and basic necessities are also relatively inexpensive in this town. In addition to that, utilities such as electricity, water and sewage are all very reasonably priced for households across all income brackets. All of this makes Franklin an attractive place to call home for those who want to live comfortably on a smaller budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFranklinIllinoisUnited States
  72.993.7100.0
  9294100
  110.196.9100.0
  27.480.2100.0
  $107,900$241,700$338,100
  102.9%97.7%100.0%
  67.5106.2100.0
  117.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Franklin, IL cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Franklin, Illinois to any other city in the US.