Riverside, IL Cost of Living


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Riverside cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Riverside, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Riverside, IL

Housing costs in Riverside?
A typical home costs $428,300, which is 26.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 77.2% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Riverside costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Riverside?
To live comfortably in Riverside, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Riverside?
Riverside, IL is known for its affordability when it comes to cost of living. The median home price in Riverside is around $206,000, which is significantly lower than the median home price in the state of Illinois as a whole. As of 2020, the estimated cost of living in Riverside is 11% lower than the national average. In addition to affordability on housing, utilities and transportation costs are also relatively low compared to other parts of the nation. This makes Riverside an attractive option for families and individuals who seek a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life or amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiversideIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  98.694100
  88.096.9100.0
  155.480.2100.0
  $428,300$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  131.2106.2100.0
  140.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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