Pittsburg, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Pittsburg, Illinois?
$1,980 / month
for a family, 63.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,760 for the year for a family.
$2,600 / month
for a single person, 45.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,200 for the year for a single person.

Pittsburg cost of living score
77.7
Less expensive
22.3% lower
than the US average
17.1% lower
than the Illinois average
Pittsburg, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average and 17.1% higher than the average for Illinois.

Pittsburg, IL

Housing costs in Pittsburg?
A typical home costs $123,500, which is 63.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pittsburg costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Pittsburg?
To live comfortably in Pittsburg, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pittsburg?
The cost of living in Pittsburg, IL is relatively low compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, Pittsburg is 15.3% lower than the United States average. The average household income in Pittsburg is approximately $39,300 and the median home price is just over $72,000. This allows for a more affordable housing option compared to other parts of the country. Additionally, groceries are significantly less expensive in Pittsburg than most places with an overall grocery index that is 15 percent lower than the national average. Gas prices tend to be slightly higher here than most other areas but still remain affordable overall when compared to many other places across the nation.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPittsburgIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  92.6  Unlock100.0
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  32.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  94.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  115.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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