Livingston, IL Cost of Living


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Livingston cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
12.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Livingston, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Livingston, IL

Housing costs in Livingston?
A typical home costs $88,800, which is 73.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Livingston costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Livingston?
To live comfortably in Livingston, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Livingston?
Livingston, IL is a relatively affordable city when it comes to cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living in Livingston is 6% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly attractive, as median home values are 31% lower than the national average and median rent prices are 7% below the national average. Additionally, groceries, utilities, transportation and healthcare costs all come in slightly below the national averages. All these elements combined make Livingston a great place for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLivingstonIllinoisUnited States
  82.593.7100.0
  92.494100
  94.496.9100.0
  31.880.2100.0
  $88,800$241,700$338,100
  95.7%97.7%100.0%
  106.3106.2100.0
  133.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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