What is the cost of living in Herrin, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Herrin has an overall cost of living index of 86, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Herrin has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Herrin ranks as #35 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Herrin ranks as the #301 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Herrin Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Herrin. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Herrin is 99.
The Groceries index in Herrin is 98.
The Health index in Herrin is 58.
The Housing index in Herrin is 100.
The Transportation index in Herrin is 97.
The Utilities index in Herrin is 97.
| Living Expense | Herrin | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Herrin Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Herrin, 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 Herrin is $105,723.
The Median Rent in Herrin is $1,002.
The Median Income in Herrin is $59,975.
The Home Value To Income in Herrin is 1.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Herrin is 0.2x.
Herrin, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Herrin Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Herrin Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Herrin Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Herrin Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Herrin
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Herrin. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Carbondale, IL has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Herrin.
Marion, IL has a cost of living index of 88, 1.0x Herrin.
West Frankfort, IL has a cost of living index of 82, 1.0x Herrin.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Herrin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale, IL | 22,158 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Marion, IL | 16,836 | 88 | 1.0x |
| West Frankfort, IL | 7,118 | 82 | 1.0x |
| Benton, IL | 6,863 | 81 | 0.9x |
| Murphysboro, IL | 6,735 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Carterville, IL | 5,818 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Du Quoin, IL | 5,726 | 80 | 0.9x |
