Zip 62443 (Mason, IL) Cost of Living


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Mason cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Mason (zip 62443), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62443 (Mason, IL)

Housing costs in Mason?
A typical home costs $152,200, which is 55.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.0% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mason costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 57.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Mason?
To live comfortably in Mason (zip 62443), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mason?
The cost of living in Mason, IL 62443 is relatively low compared to the national average. According to data from BestPlaces, the median home value in the city is $96,000 and the median gross rent is only $612 per month. As a whole, Mason has an affordable housing market with some of the lowest prices in Illinois. Additionally, groceries and other essential goods are priced lower than in many other areas due to limited competition. Utility costs are also moderate due to the city's temperate climate and reasonable energy rates. Overall, Mason offers an excellent value for people looking for a place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMasonIllinoisUnited States
  78.793.7100.0
  95.194100
  126.096.9100.0
  39.780.2100.0
  $152,200$241,700$338,100
  97.2%97.7%100.0%
  72.2106.2100.0
  116.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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