Zip 61529 (Elmwood, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / Peoria Metro Area / Peoria County / No City / Elmwood (zip 61529)

Elmwood cost of living score
75.6
Less expensive
24.4% lower
than the US average
19.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Elmwood (zip 61529), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.4% lower than the U.S. average and 19.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61529 (Elmwood, IL)

Housing costs in Elmwood?
A typical home costs $139,800, which is 58.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elmwood costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Elmwood?
To live comfortably in Elmwood (zip 61529), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elmwood?
61529 Elmwood, IL is an affordable place to live. The median home price is $118,700, which is far below the national average of $231,200. Utility costs in the area are also quite low, with electricity rates being around 11 cents per kWh and natural gas averaging around $1.21 per CCF—a fraction of what it costs in other parts of the country. Property taxes are also quite low, hovering around 1.3%, making the total cost of living in 61529 Elmwood much lower than other parts of the state and country. All this makes 61529 Elmwood a great option for those looking for an affordable place to call home without sacrificing quality and convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElmwoodIllinoisUnited States
  75.693.7100.0
  93.494100
  112.096.9100.0
  47.080.2100.0
  $139,800$241,700$338,100
  94.4%97.7%100.0%
  76.6106.2100.0
  136.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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