Lexington, IL Cost of Living


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Lexington cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Lexington, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Lexington, IL

Housing costs in Lexington?
A typical home costs $178,800, which is 47.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.0% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lexington costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Lexington?
To live comfortably in Lexington, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lexington?
The cost of living in Lexington, IL is generally quite reasonable. The median household income is slightly below the national average, but the overall cost of living is still lower than most of the surrounding area. Goods and services are priced competitively and housing costs are quite affordable with a median home value that's approximately 10% lower than the national average. Lexington is a great place to live for those looking to stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLexingtonIllinoisUnited States
  82.193.7100.0
  94.994100
  109.096.9100.0
  57.180.2100.0
  $178,800$241,700$338,100
  99.2%97.7%100.0%
  86.5106.2100.0
  138.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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