Gilberts, IL Cost of Living


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Gilberts cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
1.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Gilberts, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.8% lower than the average for Illinois.

Gilberts, IL

Housing costs in Gilberts?
A typical home costs $341,000, which is 0.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.1% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gilberts costs $1,890 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Gilberts?
To live comfortably in Gilberts, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $65,160 for a family, and $66,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gilberts?
Gilberts, IL is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living index in the town is approximately 84.8, which is significantly lower than the national average of 100. This means that the overall cost of living in Gilberts, IL is 15.2% lower than the average cost across the United States. Housing costs are particularly competitive, with an average list price for homes being around $251,000 and median rent prices hovering around $1,150 per month. In general, Gilberts, IL is an excellent location for those looking to settle down and enjoy a reasonable cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGilbertsIllinoisUnited States
  95.493.7100.0
  9894100
  92.796.9100.0
  102.080.2100.0
  $341,000$241,700$338,100
  98.8%97.7%100.0%
  97.8106.2100.0
  138.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Typical Northern Illinois weather - Hot summers, sometimes humid, more often with some drought periods; Cold snowy and blustery  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Gilberts is affordable, its a very safe community with an excellent elementary school. If you have children the newer subdivisions are full of  More

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