Jacksonville, IL Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Jacksonville, IL Summary
Cost of living in Jacksonville research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Jacksonville is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Illinois, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Jacksonville is 88, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Jacksonville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
Jacksonville ranks as the #82 cheapest in Illinois out of 338.
Jacksonville ranks as the #1,278 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.
The median home value in Jacksonville is $107,700.
The median income in Jacksonville is $47,926.
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Jacksonville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Jacksonville, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Jacksonville has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Jacksonville has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 92.
The standard of living in Jacksonville ranks as #82 most affordable out of the 338 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Jacksonville ranks as the #256 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
For more reading on life in Jacksonville, check out:
- Living In Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Crime Report
- Search Homes For Sale In Jacksonville, IL
In Illinois
In America
Jacksonville Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Jacksonville. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Jacksonville is 106.
The Groceries index in Jacksonville is 94.
The Health index in Jacksonville is 106.
The Housing index in Jacksonville is 59.
The Transportation index in Jacksonville is 103.
The Utilities index in Jacksonville is 89.
| Living Expense | Jacksonville | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
Jacksonville, 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 2017-2021. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Jacksonville is $107,700.
The Median Rent in Jacksonville is $661.
The Median Income in Jacksonville is $47,926.
The Home Value To Income in Jacksonville is 2.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Jacksonville is 0.17x.
| Statistic | Jacksonville | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,700 | $212,600 | $244,900 |
| Median Rent | $661 | $1,097 | $1,163 |
| Median Income | $47,926 | $72,563 | $69,021 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.2x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.17x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Median Home Value
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Jacksonville, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Jacksonville Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Jacksonville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.89 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.99 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $6.4 | $14.67 |
| Haircut | $10.71 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $32.39 | $39.05 |
Detailed Jacksonville Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Jacksonville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.69 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.4 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.72 | $2.05 |
| Potatoes | $2.86 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.73 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.22 | $9.38 |
| Toothpaste | $2.21 | $2.34 |
Detailed Jacksonville Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Jacksonville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $74.0 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $133.89 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $89.33 | $99.13 |
Detailed Jacksonville Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Jacksonville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.25 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $48.87 | $50.07 |
Detailed Jacksonville Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Jacksonville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $159.87 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $23.34 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Jacksonville
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Jacksonville. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Springfield, IL has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Jacksonville.
Chatham, IL has a cost of living index of 102, 1.2x Jacksonville.
Middletown, KY has a cost of living index of 103, 1.2x Jacksonville.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | 114,672 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Chatham, IL | 14,245 | 102 | 1.2x |
| Middletown, KY | 9,473 | 103 | 1.2x |
| Jerseyville, IL | 7,674 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Litchfield, IL | 6,960 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Beardstown, IL | 5,839 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Carlinville, IL | 5,719 | 84 | 1.0x |
