Standard City, IL Cost of Living


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Standard City cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
15.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Standard City, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 15.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Standard City, IL

Housing costs in Standard City?
A typical home costs $81,600, which is 75.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Standard City 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 Standard City?
To live comfortably in Standard City, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $15,480 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Standard City?
The cost of living in Standard City, IL is relatively moderate compared to similarly-sized cities. Groceries and basic necessities are reasonably priced, while housing prices tend to be on the higher end, especially for larger homes and properties. While there is a range of housing costs throughout the city, generally speaking, rental prices are more affordable than buying a home or apartment. In addition to this, transportation costs tend to be quite low since most parts of town are within biking or walking distance from downtown. Overall, the cost of living in Standard City is reasonable for those who call it home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStandard CityIllinoisUnited States
  78.993.7100.0
  92.794100
  118.496.9100.0
  16.280.2100.0
  $81,600$241,700$338,100
  98.9%97.7%100.0%
  97.5106.2100.0
  106.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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