Zip 60152 (Marengo, IL) Cost of Living


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Marengo cost of living score
101.9
More expensive
1.9% higher
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Marengo (zip 60152), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.9% higher than the U.S. average and 8.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60152 (Marengo, IL)

Housing costs in Marengo?
A typical home costs $278,600, which is 17.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.3% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marengo costs $1,120 per month, which is 11.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 25.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Marengo?
To live comfortably in Marengo (zip 60152), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $53,280 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marengo?
The cost of living in Marengo, IL (60152) is generally considered to be reasonable. The city has an average housing cost of $179,800, which is lower than the state median of $216,800. Meanwhile, the average household income in Marengo is around $66,809 - slightly higher than the Illinois median of $63,783. Food and groceries are also reasonably priced in Marengo, with an overall cost index just below the national average. Other essentials such as healthcare and utilities tend to be slightly more expensive in Marengo than elsewhere in Illinois. In general however, the cost of living in Marengo is very competitive and makes it an attractive place for many people to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarengoIllinoisUnited States
  101.993.7100.0
  9694100
  96.996.9100.0
  91.680.2100.0
  $278,600$241,700$338,100
  99.7%97.7%100.0%
  128.7106.2100.0
  138.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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