Zip 62966 (Murphysboro, IL) Cost of Living


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Murphysboro cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Murphysboro (zip 62966), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62966 (Murphysboro, IL)

Housing costs in Murphysboro?
A typical home costs $104,500, which is 69.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro?
To live comfortably in Murphysboro (zip 62966), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Murphysboro?
The cost of living in 62966 Murphysboro, IL is quite reasonable compared to the national average. According to data from Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living index for the area is 82.6, which is 18.4% lower than the US average of 100. The median home price in Murphysboro is just over $93,000, significantly lower than the median in Illinois and across the country. Renters can find affordable housing options as well, with a median rent of $587 per month being considerably lower than both state and national averages. When it comes to groceries, prices are also very competitive with an overall cost that is 3% lower than the national average. All in all, Murphysboro provides residents with an inexpensive yet high quality place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMurphysboroIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  93.194100
  129.196.9100.0
  33.680.2100.0
  $104,500$241,700$338,100
  97.4%97.7%100.0%
  82.7106.2100.0
  132.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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