Zip 62225 (Scott AFB, IL) Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / St. Louis Metro Area / St. Clair County / No City / Scott AFB (zip 62225)

Scott AFB cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Scott AFB (zip 62225), 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 62225 (Scott AFB, IL)

Housing costs in Scott AFB?
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 Scott AFB costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.7% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Scott AFB?
To live comfortably in Scott AFB (zip 62225), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scott AFB?
The cost of living in 62225 Scott AFB, IL is relatively high compared to the national average. Rent is higher than most places in the country, with an average price of $1,750 for a two-bedroom apartment. Groceries and utilities also tend to be more expensive than the U.S. average, though not as much as rent. The overall cost of living index for 62225 Scott AFB, IL is 144 points, which is 44 points higher than the U.S. average of 100 points. Despite the higher costs associated with living there, many people find that it's worth it due to its proximity to St Louis and other nearby cities as well as its favorable weather conditions and low crime rate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScott AFBIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  94.294100
  95.396.9100.0
  41.480.2100.0
  $150,600$241,700$338,100
  98.0%97.7%100.0%
  92.7106.2100.0
  131.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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