Stephenson County, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Stephenson, Illinois?
$2,010 / month
for a family, 62.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,120 for the year for a family.
$1,967 / month
for a single person, 58.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,600 for the year for a single person.

Stephenson cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Stephenson Illin County, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 22.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Stephenson County, IL

Housing costs in Stephenson?
A typical home costs $125,400, which is 62.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stephenson 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 Stephenson?
To live comfortably in Stephenson Illin County, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stephenson?
The cost of living in Stephenson, IL County is significantly lower than the national average. At 72.7, it is nearly 28% lower than the US average Cost of Living (100). This lower cost of living makes the area attractive to those looking for an affordable place to call home. This is reflected in the low house median value of $125,400 in Stephenson County, which is much lower than the US average House Value of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesStephensonIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  90.9  Unlock100.0
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  33.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  104.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born and raised in Freeport, IL and recently moved back to the area. The city has a small town feel to it, while only 100 miles from Chicago and 60 miles from  More

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