Jackson County, IL Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Jackson Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Jackson County, IL

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $115,000, which is 66.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
The cost of living in Jackson, IL County is 78.4, which is significantly lower than the US average Cost of Living which is 100. This means that while the median value of houses in Jackson, IL County is $115000, it offers great value for money when compared to other parts of the US where the average House Value is much higher at $338100. In addition to being more affordable than other parts of the country, Jackson, IL County also has a variety of amenities and services available to its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  93.694100
  129.196.9100.0
  39.380.2100.0
  $115,000$241,700$338,100
  97.4%97.7%100.0%
  78.3106.2100.0
  132.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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