Effingham County, IL Cost of Living


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Effingham cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Effingham Illin County, 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.

Effingham County, IL

Housing costs in Effingham?
A typical home costs $175,300, which is 48.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Effingham costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Effingham?
To live comfortably in Effingham Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Effingham?
Effingham, IL County is a great place to live due to its affordable cost of living. The cost of living in Effingham is 78.7 compared to the US average of 100, making it approximately 23% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive option for people looking for affordability when it comes to housing, groceries, and other expenses. Furthermore, the median value of houses in Effingham county is $175,300 which is significantly lower than the US average median house value of $338,100. All this makes Effingham County an ideal place for those looking for a more budget-friendly lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEffinghamIllinoisUnited States
  78.793.7100.0
  94.294100
  126.096.9100.0
  50.380.2100.0
  $175,300$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  63.9106.2100.0
  116.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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