Mercer County, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mercer, Illinois?
$2,130 / month
for a family, 60.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,560 for the year for a family.
$2,433 / month
for a single person, 49.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,200 for the year for a single person.

Mercer cost of living score
76.4
Less expensive
23.6% lower
than the US average
18.5% lower
than the Illinois average
Mercer Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.6% lower than the U.S. average and 18.5% higher than the average for Illinois.

Mercer County, IL

Housing costs in Mercer?
A typical home costs $133,000, which is 60.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.0% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mercer costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Mercer?
To live comfortably in Mercer Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mercer?
Mercer, IL County has an average cost of living 76.4 which is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average of 100. This lower cost of living can be attributed to the median house value in Mercer, IL County being $133,000 which is 61.1% lower than the U.S. average of $338,100. This makes Mercer County a great place for anyone looking to save money while still finding a comfortable place to live and call home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMercerIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  93.0  Unlock100.0
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  35.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  92.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  104.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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