Zip 62621 (Bluffs, IL) Cost of Living


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Bluffs cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
20.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Bluffs (zip 62621), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 20.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62621 (Bluffs, IL)

Housing costs in Bluffs?
A typical home costs $98,500, which is 70.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bluffs costs $690 per month, which is 45.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 15.9% cheaper than the state average of $800.

Can I afford Bluffs?
To live comfortably in Bluffs (zip 62621), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bluffs?
The cost of living in 62621 Bluffs, IL is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value is $52,400, which is about half of the nation's median home value. Renting a two-bedroom apartment averages around $550 per month. Utilities such as electricity and water are inexpensive and average around $100 per month. Groceries are also affordable with regular prices for food, beverages, and household items being slightly lower than the US average. The overall cost of living in this area is quite low, making it an attractive option for those looking for an inexpensive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBluffsIllinoisUnited States
  74.893.7100.0
  92.594100
  111.896.9100.0
  26.980.2100.0
  $98,500$241,700$338,100
  102.6%97.7%100.0%
  78.7106.2100.0
  98.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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