Leaf River, IL Cost of Living


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Leaf River cost of living score
82.2
Less expensive
17.8% lower
than the US average
12.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Leaf River, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.8% lower than the U.S. average and 12.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Leaf River, IL

Housing costs in Leaf River?
A typical home costs $96,000, which is 71.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Leaf River costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Leaf River?
To live comfortably in Leaf River, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Leaf River?
Leaf River, IL boasts a low cost of living compared to the national average. The median home price is a mere $71,600, nearly half of the state's median home value. Property taxes are also quite reasonable, with an effective tax rate of only 1.15%. Utility costs are also low, with residents paying an average of $90 per month for electricity and $50 per month for natural gas. This makes Leaf River an attractive option for those looking for a place to call home that won’t break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLeaf RiverIllinoisUnited States
  82.293.7100.0
  92.394100
  110.696.9100.0
  25.880.2100.0
  $96,000$241,700$338,100
  99.4%97.7%100.0%
  96.1106.2100.0
  117.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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