Kirkwood, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Warren County / Kirkwood / Zip Codes

Kirkwood cost of living score
70
Less expensive
30.0% lower
than the US average
25.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Kirkwood, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.0% lower than the U.S. average and 25.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Kirkwood, IL

Housing costs in Kirkwood?
A typical home costs $82,400, which is 75.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kirkwood costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 85.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Kirkwood?
To live comfortably in Kirkwood, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kirkwood?
Kirkwood, IL is a great place to live with a fairly affordable cost of living. Compared to the national median, the overall cost of living in Kirkwood is about 10% lower. For example, housing prices are about 7% lower than the national average. In addition, groceries and healthcare costs are slightly below average as well. As an added bonus, the greater Chicago area provides many employment opportunities that can help offset any extra expenses that may come up while living there. Overall, Kirkwood offers an affordable quality of life for its residents!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKirkwoodIllinoisUnited States
  70.093.7100.0
  91.194100
  116.296.9100.0
  18.980.2100.0
  $82,400$241,700$338,100
  93.7%97.7%100.0%
  64.2106.2100.0
  96.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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