Kankakee, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Kankakee, Illinois?
$1,860 / month
for a family, 65.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,320 for the year for a family.
$2,667 / month
for a single person, 44.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,000 for the year for a single person.

Kankakee cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
14.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Kankakee, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Kankakee, IL

Housing costs in Kankakee?
A typical home costs $117,300, which is 65.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kankakee costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Kankakee?
To live comfortably in Kankakee, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kankakee?
Kankakee, IL is a great place to live for those on a budget. The cost of living in the city is quite low compared to other cities in the US; it's about 9% lower than the national average. Renting an apartment or house can be extremely affordable, and groceries and utilities are also quite inexpensive. In addition, Kankakee has a strong economy and plenty of job opportunities, making it even easier to make ends meet. All in all, Kankakee is definitely an affordable option for those who are looking for a great place to live without breaking the bank!
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesKankakeeIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  100.7  Unlock100.0
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  103.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Kankakee was always a blue-collar city. My father had a business, and now I carry it on. That's the only reason I live in Kankakee anymore. Forty years ago, the  More

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Honestly, quite depressing. The people are rude, the place is very unkept - not sure if they have a City Planner or if they really understand the concept. Even the  More

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Moved here from AR 19 months ago. This is the most depressing area I've ever been to and I have been in almost all 50 States - big City and small (this includes all  More

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