Watson, IL Cost of Living


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Watson cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Watson, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Watson, IL

Housing costs in Watson?
A typical home costs $139,400, which is 58.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watson costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 57.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Watson?
To live comfortably in Watson, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watson?
Living in Watson, IL is generally quite affordable. The cost of living index score for the city is below the national average, making it less expensive than most places to live. Housing costs are also relatively low, with median home prices well below the national average. Other expenses such as groceries, transportation, and entertainment are also likely to be lower than they would be in most cities. Overall, Watson is a great place to live if you're looking for a place with a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWatsonIllinoisUnited States
  78.793.7100.0
  92.594100
  126.096.9100.0
  23.480.2100.0
  $139,400$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  63.9106.2100.0
  117.0107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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