Geneseo, IL Cost of Living


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Geneseo cost of living score
76.8
Less expensive
23.2% lower
than the US average
18.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Geneseo, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average and 18.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Geneseo, IL

Housing costs in Geneseo?
A typical home costs $197,600, which is 41.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Geneseo 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 Geneseo?
To live comfortably in Geneseo, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Geneseo?
The cost of living in Geneseo, IL is fairly low compared to other cities. The median home price is around $128,000 with utility costs being lower than the national average. Food expenses are also lower than the national average, making it a great place for those on a budget. Transportation is also relatively inexpensive with public buses running regularly and plenty of car rental agencies in the area. Overall, Geneseo offers a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGeneseoIllinoisUnited States
  76.893.7100.0
  96.494100
  94.996.9100.0
  60.880.2100.0
  $197,600$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  84.8106.2100.0
  115.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Geneseo has some great places to shop and eat. My favorite store is Crabapple Cove followed by Curious Cargo, C&S Antique Mall and the Art League. I especially love  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have spent a majority of my life in Geneseo. I am there from four days a week to every single day. I stay with my brother, my sister, and hang at the in-laws. I do  More

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Having lived in larger cities all my life, I really wanted to experience a small-town feel and quaint surroundings of a small community. Although I'd heard that Geneseo  More

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