Zip 61414 (Altona, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / Galesburg Metro Area / Knox County / No City / Altona (zip 61414)

Altona cost of living score
69.8
Less expensive
30.2% lower
than the US average
25.5% lower
than the Illinois average
Altona (zip 61414), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.2% lower than the U.S. average and 25.5% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61414 (Altona, IL)

Housing costs in Altona?
A typical home costs $88,200, which is 73.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Altona costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 57.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Altona?
To live comfortably in Altona (zip 61414), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Altona?
The cost of living in Altona, IL is quite reasonable. The median home price is around $87,000 which is lower than the national average and provides great value for money. Additionally, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is just over $500 per month. Groceries and other necessities are also quite affordable making it an ideal place to live. Jobs in the area tend to be plentiful and wages are competitive, so overall living expenses stay low. This makes Altona an ideal choice for those looking for a reasonably priced place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltonaIllinoisUnited States
  69.893.7100.0
  90.594100
  115.196.9100.0
  26.880.2100.0
  $88,200$241,700$338,100
  97.3%97.7%100.0%
  65.7106.2100.0
  100.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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