What is the cost of living in Pinckneyville, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Pinckneyville has an overall cost of living index of 83, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Pinckneyville has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Pinckneyville ranks as #13 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Pinckneyville ranks as the #323 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Pinckneyville Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Pinckneyville. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Pinckneyville is 100.
The Groceries index in Pinckneyville is 101.
The Health index in Pinckneyville is 44.
The Housing index in Pinckneyville is 100.
The Transportation index in Pinckneyville is 96.
The Utilities index in Pinckneyville is 97.
| Living Expense | Pinckneyville | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 44 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Pinckneyville Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Pinckneyville, 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 Pinckneyville is $124,846.
The Median Rent in Pinckneyville is $416.
The Median Income in Pinckneyville is $69,583.
The Home Value To Income in Pinckneyville is 1.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Pinckneyville is 0.07x.
| Statistic | Pinckneyville | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,846 | $285,735 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $416 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $69,583 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 1.8x | 3.4x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.07x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Pinckneyville, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Pinckneyville Services costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Pinckneyville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.11 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $11.28 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $16.92 | $18 |
| Haircut | $21.19 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $40.57 | $45.56 |
Detailed Pinckneyville Groceries costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Pinckneyville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $6.4 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.36 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.5 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $5.28 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $10.84 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $9.47 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.75 | $3.7 |
Detailed Pinckneyville Health costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Pinckneyville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $125.72 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $124.51 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $100.78 | $113.29 |
Detailed Pinckneyville Transportation costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Pinckneyville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.2 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $50.0 | $59.92 |
Detailed Pinckneyville Utilities costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Pinckneyville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $133.84 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $188.69 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Pinckneyville
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Pinckneyville. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Belleville, IL has a cost of living index of 88, 1.1x Pinckneyville.
O'Fallon, IL has a cost of living index of 107, 1.3x Pinckneyville.
Carbondale, IL has a cost of living index of 90, 1.1x Pinckneyville.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Pinckneyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville, IL | 41,370 | 88 | 1.1x |
| O'Fallon, IL | 32,262 | 107 | 1.3x |
| Carbondale, IL | 22,158 | 90 | 1.1x |
| Swansea, IL | 14,710 | 100 | 1.2x |
| Shiloh, IL | 14,572 | 104 | 1.3x |
| Waterloo, IL | 11,129 | 99 | 1.2x |
| Mascoutah, IL | 8,816 | 100 | 1.2x |
| Chester, IL | 6,797 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Murphysboro, IL | 6,735 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Carterville, IL | 5,818 | 93 | 1.1x |
