Marion County, IL Cost of Living


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Marion cost of living score
73
Less expensive
27.0% lower
than the US average
22.1% lower
than the Illinois average
Marion Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.0% lower than the U.S. average and 22.1% higher than the average for Illinois.

Marion County, IL

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $92,070, which is 72.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion 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 Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
Living in Marion, IL County is relatively affordable when compared to the rest of the United States. The median house value in Marion, IL County is $92070, which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Marion, IL County is 73, which is 27 points lower than the US average cost of living of 100. This makes Marion, IL County a great place for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle and a smaller cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarionIllinoisUnited States
  73.093.7100.0
  92.494100
  127.796.9100.0
  30.680.2100.0
  $92,070$241,700$338,100
  97.9%97.7%100.0%
  68.2106.2100.0
  98.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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