Mendota, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / LaSalle County / Mendota / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Mendota, Illinois?
$1,920 / month
for a family, 64.4% less expensive than the national average
$2,233 / month
for a single person, 53.2% less expensive than the national average

Mendota cost of living score
77.4
Less expensive
22.6% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Mendota, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.6% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Mendota, IL

Housing costs in Mendota?
A typical home costs $120,900, which is 64.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.0% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mendota costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Mendota?
To live comfortably in Mendota, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mendota?
The cost of living in Mendota, IL is quite affordable. According to the United States Census Bureau, the median household income in Mendota is $41,394, which is lower than the national median household income of $60,293. The cost of housing in Mendota is also below average, with an estimated median house or condo value of $88,400 compared to a national median value of $219,700. Moreover, the cost of utilities and other necessities such as food and transportation are also below average. All in all, Mendota offers a great quality of life at a much lower cost than most places throughout the U.S.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMendotaIllinoisUnited States
  77.493.7100.0
  93.294100
  115.496.9100.0
  36.080.2100.0
  $120,900$241,700$338,100
  100.397.7100
  67.8106.2100.0
  103.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Mendota my entire life and am very thankful for the small town that it is. The community comes together to help each other out whenever there is a need.  More

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I've lived in Chicago and have recently moved out to Mendota. The train makes it very convenient to get into the city when necessary, and an easy way for friends to  More

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