Golden, IL Cost of Living


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Golden cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
17.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Golden, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 17.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Golden, IL

Housing costs in Golden?
A typical home costs $107,100, which is 68.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Golden costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Golden?
To live comfortably in Golden, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Golden?
The cost of living in Golden, IL is very reasonable compared to the state median. Housing prices are below the national average, with the median price of a home being around $122,000. Groceries and other basic goods are also fairly affordable in this small town, with costs only slightly higher than the average for Illinois. Transportation is also relatively inexpensive, making it easy to get around without breaking the budget. Overall, Golden offers a great cost of living for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGoldenIllinoisUnited States
  77.193.7100.0
  91.994100
  113.296.9100.0
  25.680.2100.0
  $107,100$241,700$338,100
  99.1%97.7%100.0%
  87.3106.2100.0
  110.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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