Zip 61241 (Colona, IL) Cost of Living


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Colona cost of living score
76.8
Less expensive
23.2% lower
than the US average
18.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Colona (zip 61241), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average and 18.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 61241 (Colona, IL)

Housing costs in Colona?
A typical home costs $151,300, which is 55.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Colona costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Colona?
To live comfortably in Colona (zip 61241), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Colona?
Living in 61241 Colona, IL is relatively inexpensive. According to the cost of living index, the average cost of living in this area is 8% lower than the national average. Housing costs are 18% lower and groceries are 7% lower than the national average. This means that residents of 61241 Colona, IL can enjoy a high quality of life for less money. Utilities are also fairly cheap, with electricity being 5% less than the national average and natural gas being 16% cheaper. Overall, 61241 Colona is a great place to live if you're looking for a city with an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColonaIllinoisUnited States
  76.893.7100.0
  9494100
  94.996.9100.0
  47.680.2100.0
  $151,300$241,700$338,100
  91.0%97.7%100.0%
  85.4106.2100.0
  115.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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