Jefferson County, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Jefferson, Illinois?
$1,560 / month
for a family, 71.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $18,720 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

Jefferson cost of living score
74.2
Less expensive
25.8% lower
than the US average
20.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Jefferson Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% lower than the U.S. average and 20.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Jefferson County, IL

Housing costs in Jefferson?
A typical home costs $97,400, which is 71.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Jefferson?
To live comfortably in Jefferson Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson?
The cost of living in Jefferson, IL County is significantly lower than the US average. According to the US Average Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in this county is 74.2, which is 25.8 points lower than the national average of 100. This means that residents of Jefferson County can purchase and maintain goods and services at a relatively low cost compared to other places in the US. Furthermore, this makes Jefferson an attractive area for those interested in purchasing a home; while the median house value in Jefferson County is $97400 — much less than the national average of $338,100 — it still provides a good return on investment and an affordable quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesJeffersonIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  91.7  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  98.3  Unlock100.0
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  97.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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