West City, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Franklin County / West City / Zip Codes

West City cost of living score
72.1
Less expensive
27.9% lower
than the US average
23.1% lower
than the Illinois average
West City, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.9% lower than the U.S. average and 23.1% higher than the average for Illinois.

West City, IL

Housing costs in West City?
A typical home costs $68,400, which is 79.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West City costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 82.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford West City?
To live comfortably in West City, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West City?
The cost of living in West City, IL is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value is around $150,000, which is slightly lower than the national median. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $800 per month, while utilities like gas and electricity are relatively low. Food costs are also very reasonable, with grocery stores offering discounts and weekly specials. Additionally, taxes are quite low in West City due to its rural location. All of these factors contribute to an overall affordable cost of living for residents of this charming Midwestern city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest CityIllinoisUnited States
  72.193.7100.0
  91.794100
  128.896.9100.0
  24.980.2100.0
  $68,400$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  77.0106.2100.0
  87.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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