Ruma, IL Cost of Living


1 Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
How much do I need to live in Ruma, 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.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

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
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRumaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  96.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock96.9100.0
  45.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  98.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  88.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Ruma
    See all (1)

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ruma

Crime
Compare Ruma, IL
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Ruma, Illinois to any other city in the US.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.