Ruma, IL Cost of Living


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Ruma cost of living score
74.6
Less expensive
25.4% lower
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Ruma, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.4% lower than the U.S. average and 20.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Ruma, IL

Housing costs in Ruma?
A typical home costs $129,500, which is 61.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ruma 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 Ruma?
To live comfortably in Ruma, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ruma?
The cost of living in Ruma, IL is relatively low. The median housing costs for a home in the city come in at $50,040, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, the median rent price for an apartment is around $621 per month, which is also significantly lower than the national average of $949. Utilities are fairly affordable as well; electricity and water bills tend to be relatively low compared to other areas of the country. In general, Ruma offers a great cost-of-living option for those looking to move or visit this small town located in southern Illinois.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRumaIllinoisUnited States
  74.693.7100.0
  96.494100
  117.696.9100.0
  45.580.2100.0
  $129,500$241,700$338,100
  98.0%97.7%100.0%
  78.9106.2100.0
  88.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It is a cute town but the people are rude if you didn’t know grow up in the area and if you own your house under the age of 30 I hope you like the cops because they will  More

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