Rapids City, IL Cost of Living


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Rapids City cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
19.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Rapids City, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Rapids City, IL

Housing costs in Rapids City?
A typical home costs $184,800, which is 45.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rapids City costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Rapids City?
To live comfortably in Rapids City, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rapids City?
The cost of living in Rapids City, IL is quite affordable. The average home price in the city is around $150,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. Renting an apartment or house in Rapids City is also relatively inexpensive compared to other cities; the median rental price for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $800 per month. The overall cost of goods and services in the city tends to be on par with the national average, making it relatively easy for families and individuals to afford daily necessary items. Additionally, most residents can expect to have access to affordable healthcare options as well as public transportation services at a reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRapids CityIllinoisUnited States
  75.793.7100.0
  9894100
  94.396.9100.0
  57.680.2100.0
  $184,800$241,700$338,100
  91.0%97.7%100.0%
  80.2106.2100.0
  120.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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