Olney, IL Cost of Living


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Olney cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Olney, 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.

Olney, IL

Housing costs in Olney?
A typical home costs $102,900, which is 69.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Olney costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 65.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Olney?
To live comfortably in Olney, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $19,800 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Olney?
The cost of living in Olney, IL is relatively low compared to many other areas across the US. The median home value for single-family homes in Olney is just over $72,500, which is much lower than the national average of approximately $200,000. Additionally, the median household income is slightly above the state's average at around $49,000 per year. There are also plenty of affordable housing options including apartments and townhomes ranging from small to large sizes. In addition to low home values and rent prices, there are also inexpensive grocery stores and restaurants in the area that offer quality goods and services at reasonable prices. All of these factors taken together make Olney a great place for those looking for an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOlneyIllinoisUnited States
  73.293.7100.0
  92.494100
  127.596.9100.0
  30.180.2100.0
  $102,900$241,700$338,100
  97.1%97.7%100.0%
  63.7106.2100.0
  101.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Olney is a small slowly awakening sleepy town in Southern Illinois. It is still small hometown USA with a little more opportunity than Mayberry. We have new businesses,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Perfect place to live if you want a quiet place with friendly people and white squirrels. The white squirrels are Olney's claim to  More

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