Princeton, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Princeton, Illinois?
$2,010 / month
for a family, 62.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,120 for the year for a family.
$1,933 / month
for a single person, 59.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,200 for the year for a single person.

Princeton cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
22.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Princeton, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 22.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Princeton, IL

Housing costs in Princeton?
A typical home costs $126,200, which is 62.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Princeton costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Princeton?
To live comfortably in Princeton, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Princeton?
Princeton, IL is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. According to the most recent data from BestPlaces.net, the median home price in Princeton is $101,700, which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. The overall cost of living index in Princeton is 81.2 compared to the national average of 100, making it 19.8% more affordable than the rest of the country. Additionally, everyday expenses such as groceries and health care are well below average when compared to other parts of the country. All in all, Princeton offers a great quality of life at an excellent price point.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPrincetonIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  93.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock96.9100.0
  40.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  109.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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