A new study from financial technology company SmartAsset ranks the most affordable places to live in Illinois. This is SmartAsset’s fourth annual study on the most affordable places in America. These communities are ranked on an affordability index weighing property taxes, homeowners’ insurance fees and mortgage payments relative to income.
Clinton ranked 10th on the top-10 list, at it scored a 49.35 on the affordability index. Auburn topped the list with an affordability score of 53.56.