Lake Villa, IL Cost of Living


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Lake Villa cost of living score
97
Less expensive
3.0% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Illinois average
Lake Villa, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Illinois.

Lake Villa, IL

Housing costs in Lake Villa?
A typical home costs $288,300, which is 14.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.3% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake Villa costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Lake Villa?
To live comfortably in Lake Villa, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $55,080 for a family, and $55,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake Villa?
The cost of living in Lake Villa, IL is generally fairly affordable. The median home value is around $194,000, and the median household income is approximately $81,000 per year. The overall cost of living index is listed as being a bit lower than the national average, at an estimated 94.3 compared to the U.S. average of 100. Groceries are especially affordable in Lake Villa due to its proximity to larger cities like Chicago and Milwaukee, where prices for food are often lower than other regions of Illinois. Additionally, utilities and transportation costs tend to be reasonable compared to those found in larger metropolitan areas. All told, the cost of living in Lake Villa makes it a desirable place to live for many looking for a more affordable way of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake VillaIllinoisUnited States
  97.093.7100.0
  96.394100
  96.396.9100.0
  89.680.2100.0
  $288,300$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  100.7106.2100.0
  141.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Hidden gem....soooo nice, if you're very close to our lakes, or waterfront, THE BEST. ?? Small hamlets made up of awesome boaters, fishermen, outdoorsy-water-loving  More

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Iake villa is growing as is Lake County. It is one of the highest median income areas in the country. Houses are going up everywhere and the majority is in the $200,000  More

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