Lena, IL Cost of Living


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Lena cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Lena, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 22.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Lena, IL

Housing costs in Lena?
A typical home costs $139,000, which is 58.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lena costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Lena?
To live comfortably in Lena, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lena?
The cost of living in Lena, IL is quite reasonable. The median home value is around $134,000 and the median rent is roughly $735 per month. Utiltiy costs such as electricity, water and garbage are generally quite affordable, averaging around $125 per month. Other basic expenses like groceries and gas are also inexpensive compared to other locations in the US. Overall, Lena provides a low-cost option for those looking to live comfortably without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLenaIllinoisUnited States
  72.793.7100.0
  91.294100
  111.096.9100.0
  36.880.2100.0
  $139,000$241,700$338,100
  99.9%97.7%100.0%
  72.8106.2100.0
  104.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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