Manteno, IL Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Manteno. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Manteno compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Manteno, Illinois

Cost of living in Manteno 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 Manteno 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:

103 Cost of living index 1.0x higher vs US
#173 Cheapest in Illinois (of 336)
#2,859 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$307,922 Median home value
$1,141 Median rent
$97,634 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Manteno, IL?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Manteno has an overall cost of living index of 103, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Illinois, Manteno has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.

The standard of living in Manteno ranks as #173 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Manteno ranks as the #163 most expensive place in the Prairie State.

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Manteno Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Manteno. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Manteno is 98.

  • The Groceries index in Manteno is 99.

  • The Health index in Manteno is 106.

  • The Housing index in Manteno is 103.

  • The Transportation index in Manteno is 101.

  • The Utilities index in Manteno is 101.

Living Expense Manteno Illinois National Average
Overall 103 98 100
Services 98 99 100
Groceries 99 99 100
Health 106 96 100
Housing 103 101 100
Transportation 101 99 100
Utilities 101 101 100

Manteno Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages

Services
Manteno 98
Illinois avg 99
Groceries
Manteno 99
Illinois avg 99
Health
Manteno 106
Illinois avg 96
Housing
Manteno 103
Illinois avg 101
Transportation
Manteno 101
Illinois avg 99
Utilities
Manteno 101
Illinois avg 101

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Manteno, IL Housing Cost Breakdown

$307,922Median Home Value
$1,141Median Rent
$97,634Median Income

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 Manteno is $307,922.

  • The Median Rent in Manteno is $1,141.

  • The Median Income in Manteno is $97,634.

  • The Home Value To Income in Manteno is 3.2x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Manteno is 0.14x.

Statistic Manteno Illinois United States
Median Home Value $307,922 $285,735 $332,700
Median Rent $1,141 $1,274 $1,413
Median Income $97,634 $83,390 $80,734
Home Value To Income 3.2x 3.4x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.14x 0.18x 0.21x

Manteno, IL Costs By Category

Detailed Manteno Services costs vs. Illinois
Item Manteno Illinois
Shampoo $1.46 $1.28
Movie $8.75 $12.13
Bowling $18.33 $18
Haircut $23.56 $24.26
Beauty Salon $42.28 $45.56
Detailed Manteno Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Item Manteno Illinois
Ground Beef $6.31 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.39 $1.57
Milk $4.63 $4.67
Potatoes $4.96 $4.93
Pizza $13.8 $12.09
Beer $10.43 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.77 $3.7
Detailed Manteno Health costs vs. Illinois
Item Manteno Illinois
Optometrist $93.66 $125.68
Doctor $120.22 $135.78
Dentist $113.44 $113.29
Detailed Manteno Transportation costs vs. Illinois
Item Manteno Illinois
Gasoline $3.17 $3.46
Tire Balancing $61.36 $59.92
Detailed Manteno Utilities costs vs. Illinois
Item Manteno Illinois
All Electricity $157.45 $193.99
Phone $197.49 $192.25

Manteno SnackAbility

6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 8.5/10
Diversity 7/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 8/10
Commute 4/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Manteno

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Manteno. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • New Lenox, IL has a cost of living index of 115, 1.1x Manteno.

  • Kankakee, IL has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Manteno.

  • Frankfort, IL has a cost of living index of 130, 1.3x Manteno.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Manteno
New Lenox, IL 28,006 115 1.1x
Kankakee, IL 23,996 89 0.9x
Frankfort, IL 20,651 130 1.3x
Mokena, IL 20,021 117 1.1x
Matteson, IL 18,645 102 1.0x
Bourbonnais, IL 18,078 98 1.0x
Bradley, IL 15,325 97 0.9x
Richton Park, IL 12,521 98 1.0x
Manhattan, IL 11,026 111 1.1x
Frankfort Square, IL 9,560 110 1.1x