Zip 61052 (Monroe Center, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / Rochelle Metro Area / Ogle County / No City / Monroe Center (zip 61052)

Monroe Center cost of living score
82.2
Less expensive
17.8% lower
than the US average
12.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Monroe Center (zip 61052), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.8% lower than the U.S. average and 12.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61052 (Monroe Center, IL)

Housing costs in Monroe Center?
A typical home costs $193,900, which is 42.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monroe Center costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Monroe Center?
To live comfortably in Monroe Center (zip 61052), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monroe Center?
The cost of living in 61052 Monroe Center, IL is relatively affordable compared to many other states in the region. The median home price for a single family home is $118,000, which is a great deal less than the national average. Rent prices are also quite reasonable with an average two-bedroom apartment costing around $850 per month. Groceries and other necessities such as fuel are priced similarly to surrounding towns, and overall the cost of living in this area is quite reasonable for a family or individual.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonroe CenterIllinoisUnited States
  82.293.7100.0
  93.494100
  110.696.9100.0
  52.980.2100.0
  $193,900$241,700$338,100
  99.7%97.7%100.0%
  88.5106.2100.0
  117.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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