Zip 62918 (Carterville, IL) Cost of Living


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Carterville cost of living score
77.7
Less expensive
22.3% lower
than the US average
17.1% lower
than the Illinois average
Carterville (zip 62918), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average and 17.1% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62918 (Carterville, IL)

Housing costs in Carterville?
A typical home costs $157,300, which is 53.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carterville costs $990 per month, which is 21.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 11.1% more than the state average of $880.

Can I afford Carterville?
To live comfortably in Carterville (zip 62918), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carterville?
Carterville, IL is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index in Carterville is 86.2 which is 14.8% lower than the national average. The housing costs are particularly low, with the median home cost coming in at a mere $99,200 - much cheaper than most areas of the country. In addition, utilities and other expenses like groceries and transportation are also very reasonable when compared to other places in Illinois. Overall, 62918 Carterville is a great place to call home for those who need to keep their expenses low while still being able to enjoy all that the city has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCartervilleIllinoisUnited States
  77.793.7100.0
  93.694100
  129.196.9100.0
  45.580.2100.0
  $157,300$241,700$338,100
  98.3%97.7%100.0%
  78.3106.2100.0
  115.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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