Zip 60406 (Blue Island, IL) Cost of Living


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Blue Island cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Blue Island (zip 60406), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60406 (Blue Island, IL)

Housing costs in Blue Island?
A typical home costs $171,300, which is 49.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue Island costs $1,110 per month, which is 11.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 26.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Blue Island?
To live comfortably in Blue Island (zip 60406), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue Island?
The cost of living in 60406 Blue Island, IL is relatively low. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in this zip code is 6% lower than the U.S. national average, making it an affordable place to live for those with limited means. The median home value in 60406 is around $126,400 which is much lower than the average home price nationally. Additionally, the median gross rent in 60406 is approximately $921, making Blue Island a great choice for renters as well. Residents of this zip code also enjoy comparatively low transportation costs due to its proximity to Chicago, as well as nearby public amenities and services such as grocery stores and parks that many other cities cannot provide at an affordable rate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlue IslandIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  93.794100
  88.096.9100.0
  54.480.2100.0
  $171,300$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  136.7106.2100.0
  139.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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