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Cost of Living in La Moille, IL

Population: 732 | Illinois

68
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

La Moille is 32% less expensive than the national average.

63
Housing
34
Home Values
96
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 68, La Moille, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Illinois state average of 80. La Moille is a small community of 732 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Moille's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $836 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $104,700 (66% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in La Moille is $65,542, which is 13% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% 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.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to La Moille. The area sees an average annual temperature of 47.8°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 24°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches spread over roughly 131 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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
$65,542
vs US Median ($75,149)
-13%

Housing

Median Rent
$836/mo
Median Home Value
$104,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$848/mo

Climate in La Moille

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

47.8°F
Avg Temperature
37.4"
Rainfall / Year
131d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 28 32 46 59 70 80 82 80 74 62 46 33
Avg °F 21 25 36 48 59 69 71 69 62 50 37 26
Low °F 13 17 27 37 48 58 61 58 50 39 29 19
Rain" 1.7 1.9 2.5 3.6 4.6 4.5 3.8 4.1 3.4 3.0 2.3 2.1

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