Palos Park, IL Cost of Living


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Palos Park cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Palos Park, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Palos Park, IL

Housing costs in Palos Park?
A typical home costs $428,200, which is 26.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 77.2% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palos Park costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 41.1% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Palos Park?
To live comfortably in Palos Park, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $74,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palos Park?
The cost of living in Palos Park, IL is typically higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Palos Park currently stands at 112.1, which is 12.1% higher than the U.S. average. Housing costs are especially high in the area due to its desirable location and there is a wide range of housing options available from apartments to single-family homes. Other cost of living expenses such as food, healthcare, transportation, and utilities are all slightly above the national averages as well.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalos ParkIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  100.594100
  88.096.9100.0
  142.780.2100.0
  $428,200$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  132.9106.2100.0
  140.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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