Cost of Living in Lost Nation, IL

B+
3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
6%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Lost Nation Illinois National
Cost of living9796100
Goods & Services8997100
Groceries9798100
Health care10195100
Housing10695100
Transportation110103100
Utilities8789100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lost Nation is 1% higher than the Illinois average
  • The cost of living in Lost Nation is 3% lower than the national average
  • Lost Nation housing is 6% higher than the national average
  • Illinois general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Illinois state income tax is 91% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$112,697$9,391$2,629$3,381
      Renters$0$0$0$0

      Illinois Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Illinois 6.25% 10.25%

      Illinois Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Illinois 4.95% 4.95%

      Goods & Services

      Item Lost Nation National avg. Difference
      Haircut $19.94$24.2617.8%
      Beauty Salon $36.22$45.5620.5%
      Toothpaste $3.58$3.703.2%
      Shampoo $1.27$1.281.1%
      Movie $12.73$12.134.9%
      Bowling $12.67$18.0029.6%

      Groceries

      Item Lost Nation National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.72$5.842.0%
      Fried Chicken $1.42$1.579.9%
      Milk $4.63$4.670.9%
      Potatoes $4.82$4.932.3%
      Pizza $10.99$12.099.1%
      Beer $9.56$10.418.2%

      Health Care

      Item Lost Nation National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $79.67$125.6836.6%
      Doctor $158.33$135.7816.6%
      Dentist $110.16$113.292.8%
      Ibuprofen $10.57$10.650.8%
      Lipitor $460.30$468.601.8%

      Housing

      Item Lost Nation National avg. Difference
      Home Price $196,100.00$184,700.006.2%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,465.09$2,346.6937.6%
      Apartment Rent $0.00$949.00100.0%

      Transportation

      Item Lost Nation National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.69$3.466.7%
      Tire Balancing $70.28$59.9217.3%

      Utilities

      Item Lost Nation National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $147.39$193.9924.0%
      Phone $198.03$192.253.0%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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