Zip 61012 (Capron, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / Rockford Metro Area / Boone County / No City / Capron (zip 61012)

Capron cost of living score
84.5
Less expensive
15.5% lower
than the US average
9.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Capron (zip 61012), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61012 (Capron, IL)

Housing costs in Capron?
A typical home costs $202,900, which is 40.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Capron costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Capron?
To live comfortably in Capron (zip 61012), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $38,880 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Capron?
The cost of living in 61012 Capron, IL is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. According to BestPlaces’s Cost of Living Index, this area scores a 35.75 on the index, which is about 8 points lower than the national average. The index takes into account factors such as the cost of groceries, rent prices, transportation costs, and utility bills when determining the overall cost of living. On average, groceries are 1.4% cheaper than the national average in this area and rental prices for a three-bedroom apartment are 11% lower than the national median. Transportation costs are slightly higher than the average at 3.3%, but utility bills come in at a more affordable rate at 4.6% below the national median. All in all, this area offers an affordable cost of living that makes it an attractive option for those looking for a place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCapronIllinoisUnited States
  84.593.7100.0
  91.894100
  106.496.9100.0
  54.980.2100.0
  $202,900$241,700$338,100
  98.1%97.7%100.0%
  78.3106.2100.0
  113.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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