Zip 62515 (Buffalo, IL) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Buffalo, Illinois?
$2,370 / month
for a family, 56.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,440 for the year for a family.
$2,700 / month
for a single person, 43.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a single person.

Buffalo cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Buffalo (zip 62515), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62515 (Buffalo, IL)

Housing costs in Buffalo?
A typical home costs $148,600, which is 56.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buffalo costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Buffalo?
To live comfortably in Buffalo (zip 62515), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buffalo?
The cost of living in 62515 Buffalo, IL is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. According to data from the BestPlaces Bureau, the median home value in 62515 is $82,800, whereas the median household income in this area is $50,243. The average utility expenses for a month are around $140 and food expenses for a family of four range between $600 and $800 per month. Additionally, transportation costs are quite minimal due to close proximity of retail shops and services within the community. All these factors contribute to making Buffalo an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBuffaloIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  93.7  Unlock100.0
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  44.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  135.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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