What is the cost of living in Robinson, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Robinson has an overall cost of living index of 83, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Robinson has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Robinson ranks as #13 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Robinson ranks as the #323 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Robinson Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Robinson. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Robinson is 99.
The Groceries index in Robinson is 99.
The Health index in Robinson is 52.
The Housing index in Robinson is 97.
The Transportation index in Robinson is 95.
The Utilities index in Robinson is 99.
| Living Expense | Robinson | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Robinson Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Robinson, 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 Robinson is $101,121.
The Median Rent in Robinson is $907.
The Median Income in Robinson is $73,993.
The Home Value To Income in Robinson is 1.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Robinson is 0.15x.
Robinson, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Robinson Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Robinson Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Robinson Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Robinson Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Robinson
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Robinson. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Charleston, IL has a cost of living index of 85, 1.0x Robinson.
Mattoon, IL has a cost of living index of 85, 1.0x Robinson.
Vincennes, IN has a cost of living index of 83, 1.0x Robinson.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Robinson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, IL | 17,062 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Mattoon, IL | 16,586 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Vincennes, IN | 16,586 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Washington, IN | 12,367 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Effingham, IL | 12,342 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Olney, IL | 8,577 | 81 | 1.0x |
| Paris, IL | 8,276 | 82 | 1.0x |
| Mount Carmel, IL | 6,854 | 85 | 1.0x |
