What is the cost of living in Paris, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Paris has an overall cost of living index of 82, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Paris has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Paris ranks as #9 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Paris ranks as the #327 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Paris Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Paris. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Paris is 96.
The Groceries index in Paris is 99.
The Health index in Paris is 52.
The Housing index in Paris is 98.
The Transportation index in Paris is 97.
The Utilities index in Paris is 98.
| Living Expense | Paris | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Paris Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Paris, 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 Paris is $99,912.
The Median Rent in Paris is $777.
The Median Income in Paris is $53,927.
The Home Value To Income in Paris is 1.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Paris is 0.17x.
Paris, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Paris Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Paris Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Paris Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Paris Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Paris
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Paris. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Champaign, IL has a cost of living index of 97, 1.2x Paris.
Terre Haute, IN has a cost of living index of 87, 1.1x Paris.
Urbana, IL has a cost of living index of 96, 1.2x Paris.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Paris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 89,996 | 97 | 1.2x |
| Terre Haute, IN | 58,427 | 87 | 1.1x |
| Urbana, IL | 39,341 | 96 | 1.2x |
| Charleston, IL | 17,062 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Mattoon, IL | 16,586 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Greencastle, IN | 9,864 | 90 | 1.1x |
| Savoy, IL | 8,968 | 107 | 1.3x |
| Brazil, IN | 7,831 | 87 | 1.1x |
| Robinson, IL | 7,084 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Linton, IN | 5,260 | 82 | 1.0x |
