La Prairie, IL Cost of Living


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La Prairie cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
17.7% lower
than the Illinois average
La Prairie, 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.

La Prairie, IL

Housing costs in La Prairie?
A typical home costs $95,400, which is 71.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Prairie costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 72.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford La Prairie?
To live comfortably in La Prairie, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Prairie?
The cost of living in La Prairie, IL is relatively affordable. The median home cost is $139,800, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Renters can expect to pay an average of $750 monthly for a two-bedroom apartment. Groceries and other necessities are also cheaper in La Prairie than many other places, as the city has low sales tax and very little property tax. Overall, those looking to live in La Prairie will find it to be quite affordable compared to many other cities and towns across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa PrairieIllinoisUnited States
  77.193.7100.0
  91.194100
  113.296.9100.0
  49.880.2100.0
  $95,400$241,700$338,100
  99.1%97.7%100.0%
  73.3106.2100.0
  109.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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