West Union, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Clark County / West Union / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in West Union, Illinois?
$1,200 / month
for a family, 77.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $14,400 for the year for a family.
$1,867 / month
for a single person, 60.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,400 for the year for a single person.

West Union cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Illinois average
West Union, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.9% higher than the average for Illinois.

West Union, IL

Housing costs in West Union?
A typical home costs $75,200, which is 77.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Union costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 75.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford West Union?
To live comfortably in West Union, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $14,400 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Union?
The cost of living in West Union, IL is quite reasonable. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living in West Union is 6% lower than the US average and 10% lower than the Illinois state average. The city has an affordable housing market with an average home price of $108,000 and an average rental rate of $827 for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries and healthcare costs are also relatively low compared to other cities in Illinois. Overall, West Union offers a comfortable lifestyle at prices that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWest UnionIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  90.0  Unlock100.0
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  12.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  97.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  96.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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