Wayne, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Wayne, Illinois?
$9,450 / month
for a family, 75.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $113,400 for the year for a family.
$4,667 / month
for a single person, 2.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $56,000 for the year for a single person.

Wayne cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
Wayne, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Wayne, IL

Housing costs in Wayne?
A typical home costs $591,600, which is 75.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 144.8% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wayne costs $1,610 per month, which is 12.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.7% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Wayne?
To live comfortably in Wayne, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $113,400 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wayne?
The cost of living in Wayne, IL is quite reasonable, with an index score of 81.5 compared to the national average of 100. This means that the overall cost of living is 19.5% lower than the national average, and makes Wayne a great place to live. Housing costs are especially low here, with median home sale prices substantially lower than the surrounding areas. Utilities and transportation costs are also quite affordable and shopping options abound at local stores and restaurants. All in all, Wayne offers residents a great quality of life for an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWayneIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  104.0  Unlock100.0
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  181.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.1  Unlock100.0
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  141.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Surrounded on all sides by growth, the heavily forested, rural atmosphere of Wayne, Illinois eludes the destructive nature of uncontrolled expansion of her neighbors.  More

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