Zip 62634 (Elkhart, IL) Cost of Living


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Elkhart cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
22.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Elkhart (zip 62634), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 22.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62634 (Elkhart, IL)

Housing costs in Elkhart?
A typical home costs $119,900, which is 64.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elkhart costs $830 per month, which is 34.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and close to the state average of $840.

Can I afford Elkhart?
To live comfortably in Elkhart (zip 62634), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elkhart?
The cost of living in 62634 Elkhart, IL is relatively affordable. The median home value in the area is around $74,800, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, the median household income is around $43,361, also significantly lower than the national average of $61,937. The cost of everyday necessities such as food and clothing tend to be lower in Elkhart as well. Overall, it's quite easy to afford living in 62634 Elkhart, IL.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElkhartIllinoisUnited States
  72.893.7100.0
  92.294100
  111.196.9100.0
  38.280.2100.0
  $119,900$241,700$338,100
  99.3%97.7%100.0%
  77.8106.2100.0
  98.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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