Zip 61736 (Downs, IL) Cost of Living


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Downs cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Downs (zip 61736), 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 61736 (Downs, IL)

Housing costs in Downs?
A typical home costs $241,800, which is 28.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Downs costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Downs?
To live comfortably in Downs (zip 61736), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Downs?
The cost of living in 61736 Downs, IL is relatively low when compared to the national average. Living expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation and healthcare are all cheaper than the average. Property taxes are also lower than other localities in the area. This provides a great opportunity for those looking to save money and live comfortably on a budget. The median income for households is just over $45,000 annually and job opportunities are plentiful in the region.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDownsIllinoisUnited States
  82.193.7100.0
  9894100
  109.096.9100.0
  74.380.2100.0
  $241,800$241,700$338,100
  99.2%97.7%100.0%
  73.9106.2100.0
  138.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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