Sidney, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sidney, Illinois?
$2,790 / month
for a family, 48.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,480 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

Sidney cost of living score
81.1
Less expensive
18.9% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Sidney, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Sidney, IL

Housing costs in Sidney?
A typical home costs $174,600, which is 48.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sidney costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Sidney?
To live comfortably in Sidney, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sidney?
Sidney, IL is an affordable place to live with low cost-of-living expenses. The median home cost in Sidney is $73,600, which is significantly lower than the state average of $145,400. Additionally, transportation costs are lower than the national average due to the fact that most residents commute by car or bicycle rather than public transit. Taxes are also relatively low; the combined sales tax rate for Sidney is 7.5%. Utilities and healthcare expenses are consistent with those of other towns in Illinois. All in all, living in Sidney offers a good combination of affordability and convenience.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSidneyIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  95.6  Unlock100.0
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  56.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  135.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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