Geneva, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Geneva, Illinois?
$6,750 / month
for a family, 25.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $81,000 for the year for a family.
$5,600 / month
for a single person, 17.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $67,200 for the year for a single person.

Geneva cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
1.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Geneva, 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.

Geneva, IL

Housing costs in Geneva?
A typical home costs $422,800, which is 25.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.9% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Geneva costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Geneva?
To live comfortably in Geneva, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $81,000 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Geneva?
The cost of living in Geneva, IL is slightly higher than the US average. However, its housing costs are lower than the national average due to the local availability of affordable homes and apartments. The median home value in Geneva is $195,400 and the median rent price is $896 per month. Despite these relatively low prices compared to other cities, basic necessities like food, transportation, and healthcare tend to be more expensive in Geneva. Groceries cost an average of 5% above the national average while transportation costs 3% more and healthcare costs 8% higher than the US average. Although it may be slightly more expensive than other locations in Illinois, Geneva remains an affordable city with many great restaurants and plenty of entertainment options.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGenevaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.1  Unlock100.0
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  138.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Real Estate and State Taxes are very high. Lots of people and traffic. Cute little shops and restaurants on main streets which attract a lot of tourists during the  More

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Lived here for 30 years... great schools, quaint downtown, good city leadership, engaged community. Wonderful town to raise a family! Only downsides are weather ( long  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved to Geneva 4 years ago. The cost of living is very high, and taxes keep going up as well as other living expenses. The population seems to be increasing and the  More

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