Ransom, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / LaSalle County / Ransom / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Ransom, Illinois?
$2,070 / month
for a family, 61.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,840 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

Ransom cost of living score
77.4
Less expensive
22.6% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Ransom, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.6% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Ransom, IL

Housing costs in Ransom?
A typical home costs $129,100, which is 61.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ransom costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Ransom?
To live comfortably in Ransom, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ransom?
The cost of living in Ransom, IL is relatively affordable. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living in Ransom is 12% lower than the U.S. average. The median home value in Ransom is around $90,000, and monthly rent averages just under $700 a month. Groceries are also reasonably priced, with prices averaging 7% lower than the national average. Taxes are slightly higher than average at 9%, but overall, the cost of living in Ransom is well below the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRansomIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  93.5  Unlock100.0
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  34.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  100.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  104.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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