Vandalia, IL is a city located in Fayette County with an estimated population of 6,344. It has been ranked 11th out of the 14 best places to live in Illinois, according to BestPlaces.net. This ranking was based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, job market, and local amenities. The city’s cost of living index is just under the national average at 97 compared to the U.S. average of 100. Violent crime rate is lower than average as well at 3 per 1,000 residents compared to 4 per 1,000 across the country. Job markets are very strong with unemployment rates at 3% for Vandalia and 4% for the nation overall. Local amenities are plentiful with numerous public parks and recreational areas providing plenty of outdoor activities for residents. With its low cost of living, low crime rate and strong job market, Vandalia has earned a high ranking among the best places to live in Illinois according to BestPlaces.net rankings.
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