What is the cost of living in Channahon, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Channahon has an overall cost of living index of 110, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Channahon has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Channahon ranks as #221 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Channahon ranks as the #115 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Channahon Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Channahon. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Channahon is 101.
The Groceries index in Channahon is 99.
The Health index in Channahon is 136.
The Housing index in Channahon is 100.
The Transportation index in Channahon is 103.
The Utilities index in Channahon is 97.
| Living Expense | Channahon | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 136 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Channahon Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Channahon, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Channahon is $374,127.
The Median Rent in Channahon is $1,708.
The Median Income in Channahon is $119,494.
The Home Value To Income in Channahon is 3.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Channahon is 0.17x.
Channahon, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Channahon Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Channahon Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Channahon Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Channahon Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Channahon
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Channahon. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Joliet, IL has a cost of living index of 101, 0.9x Channahon.
Plainfield, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.1x Channahon.
Romeoville, IL has a cost of living index of 108, 1.0x Channahon.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Channahon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 150,445 | 101 | 0.9x |
| Plainfield, IL | 46,708 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Romeoville, IL | 41,152 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Oswego, IL | 36,375 | 112 | 1.0x |
| New Lenox, IL | 28,006 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Lockport, IL | 26,409 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Yorkville, IL | 23,617 | 113 | 1.0x |
| Shorewood, IL | 18,343 | 120 | 1.1x |
| Morris, IL | 14,898 | 102 | 0.9x |
| Minooka, IL | 12,891 | 113 | 1.0x |
