Sangamon County, IL Cost of Living


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Sangamon cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Sangamon 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.

Sangamon County, IL

Housing costs in Sangamon?
A typical home costs $145,900, which is 56.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sangamon 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 Sangamon?
To live comfortably in Sangamon Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sangamon?
The cost of living in Sangamon, IL County is significantly lower than the US average. At 78.4, it is nearly 22 points lower than the US average of 100. This makes Sangamon a much more affordable place to live compared to other areas in the United States. Home values are also much lower in this area with the median house value being $145,900; that is about half of what the national median value for homes is at $338,100. This makes it easier for people to find housing within their budget and still enjoy all that Sangamon has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSangamonIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  94.994100
  111.896.9100.0
  48.980.2100.0
  $145,900$241,700$338,100
  98.5%97.7%100.0%
  73.0106.2100.0
  135.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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