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Cost of Living in Braceville, IL

Population: 890 | Illinois

90
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Braceville is 10% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
58
Home Values
102
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 90, Braceville, IL is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 11% above the Illinois state average of 80. Braceville is a small community of 890 residents.

The median household income in Braceville is $70,278, which is 6% 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher 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
$70,278
vs US Median ($75,149)
-6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$176,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$875/mo

Everyday Prices in Braceville

BLS Average Prices for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.20
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🥚
$2.61
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+4% vs US
🥛
$4.20
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🍞
$1.93
Bread (white)
per lb
+4% vs US
🍗
$4.32
Chicken breast
per lb
+4% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US

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