Street light. For other uses, see Streetlight (disambiguation). A street light, light pole, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or walkway. Modern lamps may also have light-sensitive photocells that activate automatically when light is or is not needed: dusk, dawn, or the onset of dark weather.
The cost of living in Illinois (IL) is higher than the nationwide average. The average yearly pay in Illinois is $52,590.00, which is higher than the U.S. average annual salary by $2,782.00. The consumer price index (CPI) of 235 in Illinois is 0.86% higher than the U.S. city average CPI of 233.
Independent living costs can vary by retirement community, based on the size of the apartment, geographical location of the community and the services needed at the community. According to Genworth.com, the average cost of a one-bedroom, independent living or retirement community in the U.S. in 2012 was $2,750 a month.Often times there is a basic rate that covers all independent living services, with an additional fee for special services.ndependent living costs can vary by retirement community, based on the size of the apartment, geographical location of the community and the services needed at the community. According to Genworth.com, the average cost of a one-bedroom, independent living or retirement community in the U.S. in 2012 was $2,750 a month.