Alexander County, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Alexander, Illinois?
$1,080 / month
for a family, 80.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $12,960 for the year for a family.
$2,267 / month
for a single person, 52.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,200 for the year for a single person.

Alexander cost of living score
74.4
Less expensive
25.6% lower
than the US average
20.6% lower
than the Illinois average
Alexander Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Illinois.

Alexander County, IL

Housing costs in Alexander?
A typical home costs $66,880, which is 80.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alexander costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Alexander?
To live comfortably in Alexander Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alexander?
Alexander, IL County is an affordable place to live with a cost of living index of 74.4, compared to the national average of 100. This means that goods and services are about 25% less expensive in Alexander than the rest of the United States. Housing is especially affordable in Alexander with a median home value over $66,880 – almost half the US average median home value. With these lower costs, it's easy to see why many people choose to relocate and settle down in Alexander.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAlexanderIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  90.6  Unlock100.0
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  22.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  100.0  Unlock100.0
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  95.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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