What is the cost of living in Macomb, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Macomb has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Macomb has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Macomb ranks as #52 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Macomb ranks as the #284 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Macomb Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Macomb. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Macomb is 98.
The Groceries index in Macomb is 101.
The Health index in Macomb is 58.
The Housing index in Macomb is 102.
The Transportation index in Macomb is 98.
The Utilities index in Macomb is 94.
| Living Expense | Macomb | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Macomb Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Macomb, 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 Macomb is $104,805.
The Median Rent in Macomb is $765.
The Median Income in Macomb is $44,411.
The Home Value To Income in Macomb is 2.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Macomb is 0.21x.
Macomb, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Macomb Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Macomb Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Macomb Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Macomb Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Macomb
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Macomb. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Galesburg, IL has a cost of living index of 84, 1.0x Macomb.
Burlington, IA has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Macomb.
Canton, IL has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Macomb.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Macomb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg, IL | 29,481 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Burlington, IA | 23,728 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Canton, IL | 13,144 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Fort Madison, IA | 10,133 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Keokuk, IA | 9,662 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Monmouth, IL | 8,581 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Beardstown, IL | 6,169 | 83 | 0.9x |
