Zip 61849 (Homer, IL) Cost of Living


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Homer cost of living score
81.1
Less expensive
18.9% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Homer (zip 61849), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61849 (Homer, IL)

Housing costs in Homer?
A typical home costs $148,300, which is 56.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Homer costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Homer?
To live comfortably in Homer (zip 61849), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Homer?
The cost of living in 61849 Homer, IL is relatively affordable. The median home cost is around $125,000, and the median household income is estimated to be around $68,000 a year. Groceries are also quite affordable, with the average price for basic items like milk and eggs being lower than the national average. Utility costs, such as electricity and water, tend to be slightly higher due to the rural nature of the area. Sales tax is also higher in 61849 Homer than other parts of Illinois, but overall living expenses remain very manageable for most households.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHomerIllinoisUnited States
  81.193.7100.0
  93.594100
  111.496.9100.0
  42.780.2100.0
  $148,300$241,700$338,100
  100.0%97.7%100.0%
  87.2106.2100.0
  136.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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