Paris, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Edgar County / Paris / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Paris, Illinois?
$1,140 / month
for a family, 78.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $13,680 for the year for a family.
$2,233 / month
for a single person, 53.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,800 for the year for a single person.

Paris cost of living score
68
Less expensive
32.0% lower
than the US average
27.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Paris, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.0% lower than the U.S. average and 27.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Paris, IL

Housing costs in Paris?
A typical home costs $71,300, which is 78.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 70.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paris costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 68.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Paris?
To live comfortably in Paris, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $13,680 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paris?
The cost of living in Paris, IL is fairly affordable compared to many other locations. According to a survey from Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index for Paris averages at 92.1, which is slightly below the national average of 100. This means that groceries, transportation costs, and other daily expenses will generally be lower than they would in large cities like Chicago or Los Angeles. Housing costs are also quite reasonable in Paris, with an average rent price of $665 per month for a one bedroom apartment. In addition to its low cost of living, Paris has plenty of outdoor recreation activities to enjoy nearby including golfing, fishing, and hiking trails.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesParisIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  91.2  Unlock100.0
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  26.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  95.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  94.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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paris is a small town with small town values. very family oriented . hames can be purchased for 10,000 here. fixers, for sure but livable. i love it  More

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