What is the cost of living in Pekin, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Pekin has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Pekin has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Pekin ranks as #61 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Pekin ranks as the #275 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Pekin Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Pekin. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Pekin is 102.
The Groceries index in Pekin is 98.
The Health index in Pekin is 61.
The Housing index in Pekin is 102.
The Transportation index in Pekin is 99.
The Utilities index in Pekin is 100.
| Living Expense | Pekin | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Pekin Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Pekin, 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 Pekin is $138,124.
The Median Rent in Pekin is $819.
The Median Income in Pekin is $60,790.
The Home Value To Income in Pekin is 2.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Pekin is 0.16x.
Pekin, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Pekin Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Pekin Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Pekin Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Pekin Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Pekin
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Pekin. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Peoria, IL has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Pekin.
East Peoria, IL has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x Pekin.
Morton, IL has a cost of living index of 103, 1.2x Pekin.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Pekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 112,169 | 92 | 1.0x |
| East Peoria, IL | 22,324 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Morton, IL | 16,595 | 103 | 1.2x |
| Washington, IL | 15,919 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Bartonville, IL | 5,841 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 5,825 | 89 | 1.0x |
