Zip 61554 (Pekin, IL) Cost of Living


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Pekin cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Pekin (zip 61554), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61554 (Pekin, IL)

Housing costs in Pekin?
A typical home costs $113,800, which is 66.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pekin costs $850 per month, which is 32.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 4.7% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Pekin?
To live comfortably in Pekin (zip 61554), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pekin?
Living in 61554 Pekin, IL is an affordable option for many people. The cost of living is 7% lower than the Illinois average and 8% lower than the national average according to BestPlaces. The median household income in 61554 is $48,844, which is slightly higher than the state's median income of $60,960. Meanwhile, the median home price for 61554 is $119,200 which means that it's much more affordable to buy a house here than in other parts of Illinois or the USA. Most goods and services are also cheaper in this part of the state, making it a great place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPekinIllinoisUnited States
  79.393.7100.0
  92.594100
  113.796.9100.0
  36.280.2100.0
  $113,800$241,700$338,100
  93.1%97.7%100.0%
  77.3106.2100.0
  135.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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