Zip 60177 (South Elgin, IL) Cost of Living


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South Elgin cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
1.8% higher
than the Illinois average
South Elgin (zip 60177), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.8% lower than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60177 (South Elgin, IL)

Housing costs in South Elgin?
A typical home costs $304,700, which is 9.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.1% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Elgin costs $1,760 per month, which is 39.7% more than the national average of $1,260 and 20.5% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford South Elgin?
To live comfortably in South Elgin (zip 60177), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $61,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Elgin?
The cost of living in 60177 South Elgin, IL is relatively affordable, with the median home value at $260,000, which is slightly lower than the national average. The median household income is also lower than that of the rest of the country, but still well-above the poverty line. The cost of food and health care are both slightly higher than average, but overall prices for goods and services remain relatively low. The area has a variety of transportation options including public transit and nearby highways that provide access to neighboring towns and cities. With a low cost of living and easy access to amenities, 60177 South Elgin makes an ideal place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth ElginIllinoisUnited States
  95.493.7100.0
  96.794100
  92.796.9100.0
  90.180.2100.0
  $304,700$241,700$338,100
  98.8%97.7%100.0%
  94.2106.2100.0
  138.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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