St. Charles, IL Cost of Living


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St. Charles cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
1.8% higher
than the Illinois average
St. Charles, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.8% lower than the average for Illinois.

St. Charles, IL

Housing costs in St. Charles?
A typical home costs $380,900, which is 12.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.6% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Charles costs $1,690 per month, which is 18.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.4% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford St. Charles?
To live comfortably in St. Charles, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $73,080 for a family, and $58,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Charles?
St. Charles, IL is a great place to call home due to its relatively low cost of living. According to data from bestplaces.net, the cost of living in St. Charles is 4% lower than the US average and 6% lower than the Illinois average. Housing expenses are especially affordable, with median home values that are 18% lower than the national average and 12% lower than the state average. Other costs like groceries, health care, transportation, and utilities are all well below both the national and state averages as well. All told, St. Charles provides an excellent quality of life at a very affordable price for both individuals and families alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. CharlesIllinoisUnited States
  95.493.7100.0
  98.894100
  92.796.9100.0
  115.980.2100.0
  $380,900$241,700$338,100
  99.1%97.7%100.0%
  94.1106.2100.0
  138.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 15 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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