New Lenox, IL Cost of Living


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New Lenox cost of living score
95.2
Less expensive
4.8% lower
than the US average
1.6% higher
than the Illinois average
New Lenox, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% lower than the U.S. average and 1.6% lower than the average for Illinois.

New Lenox, IL

Housing costs in New Lenox?
A typical home costs $344,700, which is 2.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.6% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Lenox costs $1,450 per month, which is 1.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.1% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford New Lenox?
To live comfortably in New Lenox, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $65,880 for a family, and $50,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Lenox?
The cost of living in New Lenox, IL is fairly moderate compared to other cities in the area. The median home value is around $250,000 and the median rent price is just over $1,300 per month. Furthermore, groceries, health care and other miscellaneous costs are all lower than the national average. Although this may not be ideal for those looking for a bargain, it's still a great place to live with plenty of amenities and activities accessible to residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew LenoxIllinoisUnited States
  95.293.7100.0
  9994100
  96.096.9100.0
  113.680.2100.0
  $344,700$241,700$338,100
  98.1%97.7%100.0%
  101.5106.2100.0
  133.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

New Lenox is located at the I-80 and I-355 junction and only a few miles from the I-57 and I-80 junction. In non-rush hour times downtown Chicago is about 35 minutes  More

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Over 14 years ago

The construction of new housing had slowed down the last couple of years; however, we are slowly seeing an increase in that department. We, definitely, are in need of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Low crime rate. Nice place to raise your  More

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