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Cost of Living in Boody, IL

Population: 420 | Illinois

80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Boody is 20% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
37
Home Values
87
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Boody, IL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 80, Boody, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Illinois state average. Boody is a small community of 420 residents.

The median household income in Boody is $60,859, which is 19% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Decatur, IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$60,859
vs US Median ($75,149)
-19%

Housing

Median Home Value
$112,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$893/mo

Everyday Prices in Boody

BLS Average Prices for the Decatur, IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.75
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.86
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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