Richmond, IL Cost of Living


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Richmond cost of living score
101.9
More expensive
1.9% higher
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Richmond, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.9% higher than the U.S. average and 8.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Richmond, IL

Housing costs in Richmond?
A typical home costs $281,600, which is 16.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Richmond costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Richmond?
To live comfortably in Richmond, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Richmond?
Richmond, IL has a very affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Richmond is 79.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 100. This means that it is 21.6% cheaper to live here than other cities in the United States. Living expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation and groceries are all fairly inexpensive in the city. People who wish to move to or stay in Richmond will benefit from its low cost of living and financial stability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRichmondIllinoisUnited States
  101.993.7100.0
  96.994100
  96.996.9100.0
  92.280.2100.0
  $281,600$241,700$338,100
  97.2%97.7%100.0%
  121.4106.2100.0
  138.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Richmond is a small town community with not much to offer in the line of shopping or entertainment. The area is lovely with lots of trees and agriculture. It is  More

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