Zip 62264 (New Athens, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / St. Louis Metro Area / St. Clair County / No City / New Athens (zip 62264)

New Athens cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
New Athens (zip 62264), 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 62264 (New Athens, IL)

Housing costs in New Athens?
A typical home costs $127,200, which is 62.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Athens costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford New Athens?
To live comfortably in New Athens (zip 62264), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Athens?
The cost of living in 62264 New Athens, IL is quite low compared to many other areas. The median home price is only $56,200 and the median rent of $515 per month are both much lower than the national average. Utilities are also very affordable, with electric bills averaging around just $85 per month. Groceries, groceries-to-go, transportation, and healthcare costs are all also very low in 62264. Overall, the cost of living in 62264 New Athens, IL is highly affordable for those looking for a place to settle down and enjoy their lives without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew AthensIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  92.594100
  95.396.9100.0
  39.680.2100.0
  $127,200$241,700$338,100
  98.3%97.7%100.0%
  102.5106.2100.0
  131.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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