Media, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Media, Illinois?
$1,860 / month
for a family, 65.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,320 for the year for a family.
$2,267 / month
for a single person, 52.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,200 for the year for a single person.

Media cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Media, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.9% higher than the average for Illinois.

Media, IL

Housing costs in Media?
A typical home costs $117,000, which is 65.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Media costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 61.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Media?
To live comfortably in Media, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Media?
The cost of living in Media, IL is relatively affordable compared to the national average. Although housing costs are slightly higher than average, most other costs - such as food and transportation - are much lower than the national norm. Overall, Media is a great place to live for those looking for a place that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMediaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  92.3  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  94.1  Unlock100.0
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  99.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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