Cost of Living in Allendale, IL

With a cost of living index of 60, Allendale, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Illinois state average of 80. Allendale is a small community of 491 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Allendale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $642 (51% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $83,500 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Allendale is $70,500, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 11% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.