Zip 61728 (Colfax, IL) Cost of Living


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Colfax cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Colfax (zip 61728), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61728 (Colfax, IL)

Housing costs in Colfax?
A typical home costs $131,600, which is 61.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Colfax costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 55.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Colfax?
To live comfortably in Colfax (zip 61728), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Colfax?
The cost of living in 61728 Colfax, IL is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value for this area is just over $90,000, which is well below the national average. Housing costs are also quite affordable, with a median rent price of around $700 a month. Other expenses such as transportation and groceries tend to be lower than the national average as well. Overall, this part of Illinois provides residents with an affordable lifestyle that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColfaxIllinoisUnited States
  82.193.7100.0
  9394100
  109.096.9100.0
  37.580.2100.0
  $131,600$241,700$338,100
  98.0%97.7%100.0%
  83.5106.2100.0
  138.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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