Mechanicsburg, IL Cost of Living


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Mechanicsburg cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Mechanicsburg, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Mechanicsburg, IL

Housing costs in Mechanicsburg?
A typical home costs $160,500, which is 52.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mechanicsburg costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Mechanicsburg?
To live comfortably in Mechanicsburg, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mechanicsburg?
Mechanicsburg, IL has a cost of living that is relatively low compared to the U.S. average. Housing costs are significantly lower than the national median with an average home costing around $83,000. The overall cost of goods and services in the area is also relatively inexpensive, making it great for those on a budget. On top of this, there is no state income tax or sales tax which further helps to keep costs low in Mechanicsburg, IL.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMechanicsburgIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  93.794100
  111.896.9100.0
  48.480.2100.0
  $160,500$241,700$338,100
  98.5%97.7%100.0%
  73.0106.2100.0
  133.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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