Centralia Metro Area, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Centralia, Illinois?
$1,470 / month
for a family, 72.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $17,640 for the year for a family.
$2,100 / month
for a single person, 55.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a single person.

Centralia cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
21.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Centralia Illin Metro Area, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.9% higher than the average for Illinois.

Centralia Metro Area, IL

Housing costs in Centralia?
A typical home costs $92,100, 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 Centralia 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 Centralia?
To live comfortably in Centralia Illin Metro Area, 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 Centralia?
The cost of living in the Centralia, IL Metro Area is much lower than the national average. With a cost of living index score of 73.2, it is nearly 27% lower than the U.S. average of 100. This lower cost of living can be seen in the median house value for Centralia which is $92,100, compared to the national median house value of $338,100. This makes it an attractive place for those who are looking for an affordable place to live with all of the amenities that come with life in a larger city area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCentraliaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  92.4  Unlock100.0
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  31.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  97.9  Unlock100.0
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  98.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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