What is the cost of living in Rantoul, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rantoul has an overall cost of living index of 88, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Rantoul has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Rantoul ranks as #52 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Rantoul ranks as the #284 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Rantoul Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rantoul. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rantoul is 100.
The Groceries index in Rantoul is 96.
The Health index in Rantoul is 57.
The Housing index in Rantoul is 99.
The Transportation index in Rantoul is 95.
The Utilities index in Rantoul is 101.
| Living Expense | Rantoul | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Rantoul Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Rantoul, 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 Rantoul is $140,357.
The Median Rent in Rantoul is $890.
The Median Income in Rantoul is $48,691.
The Home Value To Income in Rantoul is 2.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rantoul is 0.22x.
Rantoul, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Rantoul Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rantoul Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rantoul Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rantoul Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rantoul
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rantoul. 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, 1.1x Rantoul.
Bloomington, IL has a cost of living index of 95, 1.1x Rantoul.
Normal, IL has a cost of living index of 96, 1.1x Rantoul.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rantoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 89,996 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Bloomington, IL | 78,907 | 95 | 1.1x |
| Normal, IL | 53,569 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Urbana, IL | 39,341 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Pontiac, IL | 11,294 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Mahomet, IL | 10,049 | 107 | 1.2x |
| Savoy, IL | 8,968 | 107 | 1.2x |
| Clinton, IL | 6,985 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Monticello, IL | 6,304 | 97 | 1.1x |
