Sheldon, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Iroquois County / Sheldon / Zip Codes

Sheldon cost of living score
73.5
Less expensive
26.5% lower
than the US average
21.6% lower
than the Illinois average
Sheldon, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.5% lower than the U.S. average and 21.6% higher than the average for Illinois.

Sheldon, IL

Housing costs in Sheldon?
A typical home costs $65,500, which is 80.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sheldon costs $670 per month, which is 53.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 88.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Sheldon?
To live comfortably in Sheldon, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $20,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sheldon?
Sheldon, IL is a great place to live for those who want an affordable lifestyle. The cost of living in Sheldon is 9% lower than the national average, making it much more affordable than many other areas. Housing expenses are 21% lower than the national average, making it easy for families and individuals to find affordable housing. Utilities are also 8% lower than the national average, while groceries and transportation costs are slightly above the national average. With such great prices on basic necessities, it's easy to see why so many people choose to make Sheldon their home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSheldonIllinoisUnited States
  73.593.7100.0
  90.294100
  112.396.9100.0
  18.980.2100.0
  $65,500$241,700$338,100
  100.7%97.7%100.0%
  85.2106.2100.0
  89.0107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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