South Pekin, IL Cost of Living


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South Pekin cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Illinois average
South Pekin, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

South Pekin, IL

Housing costs in South Pekin?
A typical home costs $85,000, which is 74.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Pekin costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford South Pekin?
To live comfortably in South Pekin, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $16,200 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Pekin?
South Pekin, IL is a great place to live, with a reasonable cost of living for the Midwest. The median home value in South Pekin is $125,500, which is slightly below the national average. The cost of groceries and other consumer goods are also relatively low compared to other nearby cities. The cost of utilities is also lower than the national average, with energy costs hovering around $100 per month. Transportation costs are also quite affordable in South Pekin, with an average commute to work clocking in at just 20 minutes. All these factors make South Pekin an attractive place to live for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth PekinIllinoisUnited States
  79.393.7100.0
  91.494100
  113.796.9100.0
  25.080.2100.0
  $85,000$241,700$338,100
  95.7%97.7%100.0%
  80.4106.2100.0
  135.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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