Macon, IL Cost of Living


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Macon cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
22.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Macon, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Macon, IL

Housing costs in Macon?
A typical home costs $114,400, which is 66.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Macon costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 68.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Macon?
To live comfortably in Macon, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Macon?
The cost of living in Macon, IL is relatively affordable compared to many other cities. The median home value is around $102,000 which is quite reasonable for a mid-sized city. Average rents are also quite reasonable at around $550 per month for an apartment. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation are also quite affordable. Macon has a low unemployment rate and the average salary is slightly above the national average, making it an attractive option for those seeking to live comfortably while still maintaining some savings.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMaconIllinoisUnited States
  72.993.7100.0
  92.294100
  111.096.9100.0
  37.180.2100.0
  $114,400$241,700$338,100
  99.3%97.7%100.0%
  71.7106.2100.0
  120.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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