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Cost of Living in Otterville, IL

Population: 137 | Illinois

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Otterville is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
95
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 78, Otterville, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Illinois state average. Otterville is a small community of 137 residents.

The median household income in Otterville is $63,643, which is 15% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 Otterville. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.1°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 34°F. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches spread over roughly 114 days.

Everyday prices in the St. Louis, MO-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
$63,643
vs US Median ($75,149)
-15%

Housing

Median Home Value
$57,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$387/mo

Everyday Prices in Otterville

BLS Average Prices for the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.03
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🥚
$2.47
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-1% vs US
🥛
$3.97
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🍞
$1.83
Bread (white)
per lb
-1% vs US
🍗
$4.09
Chicken breast
per lb
-1% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

Climate in Otterville

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

56.1°F
Avg Temperature
39.4"
Rainfall / Year
114d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 40 45 56 68 77 86 89 88 81 69 55 44
Avg °F 31 35 45 57 67 75 79 77 69 58 45 36
Low °F 22 26 34 45 56 65 68 66 57 46 35 27
Rain" 2.5 1.9 3.1 4.2 4.6 4.6 3.7 3.7 3.0 2.7 3.2 2.4

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