Zip 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / St. Louis Metro Area / St. Clair County / No City / Fairview Heights (zip 62208)

Fairview Heights cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Fairview Heights (zip 62208), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL)

Housing costs in Fairview Heights?
A typical home costs $150,600, which is 55.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairview Heights costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Fairview Heights?
To live comfortably in Fairview Heights (zip 62208), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairview Heights?
The cost of living in 62208 Fairview Heights, IL is slightly above the national average. The median home price for the area is $119,400 which is slightly lower than the Illinois median of $188,000. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 62208 is $917 per month, which is also slightly higher than the national average. Prices on food and groceries are comparable to other areas in Illinois. Utilities and transportation costs are also similar to national averages, making it an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairview HeightsIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  94.794100
  95.396.9100.0
  47.080.2100.0
  $150,600$241,700$338,100
  92.2%97.7%100.0%
  92.7106.2100.0
  131.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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