Hammond, IL Cost of Living


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Hammond cost of living score
82
Less expensive
18.0% lower
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Illinois average
Hammond, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.0% lower than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Illinois.

Hammond, IL

Housing costs in Hammond?
A typical home costs $95,600, which is 71.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hammond costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Hammond?
To live comfortably in Hammond, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hammond?
The cost of living in Hammond, IL is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in Hammond is $84,800, which is much lower than the U.S. median of over $200,000. Additionally, the cost of groceries and healthcare are quite affordable as well. Overall, Hammond is an excellent place to live for those looking for a more budget-friendly lifestyle that still offers plenty to do and see!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHammondIllinoisUnited States
  82.093.7100.0
  92.294100
  113.396.9100.0
  27.280.2100.0
  $95,600$241,700$338,100
  97.6%97.7%100.0%
  85.4106.2100.0
  138.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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