What is the cost of living in Vandalia, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Vandalia has an overall cost of living index of 87, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Vandalia has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Vandalia ranks as #43 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Vandalia ranks as the #293 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Vandalia Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Vandalia. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Vandalia is 101.
The Groceries index in Vandalia is 99.
The Health index in Vandalia is 52.
The Housing index in Vandalia is 98.
The Transportation index in Vandalia is 104.
The Utilities index in Vandalia is 97.
| Living Expense | Vandalia | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Vandalia Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Vandalia, 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 Vandalia is $125,377.
The Median Rent in Vandalia is $778.
The Median Income in Vandalia is $45,469.
The Home Value To Income in Vandalia is 2.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Vandalia is 0.21x.
Vandalia, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Vandalia Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Vandalia Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Vandalia Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Vandalia Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Vandalia
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Vandalia. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Edwardsville, IL has a cost of living index of 104, 1.2x Vandalia.
Glen Carbon, IL has a cost of living index of 106, 1.2x Vandalia.
Effingham, IL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Vandalia.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Vandalia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville, IL | 26,474 | 104 | 1.2x |
| Glen Carbon, IL | 13,977 | 106 | 1.2x |
| Effingham, IL | 12,342 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Troy, IL | 11,647 | 102 | 1.2x |
| Highland, IL | 10,262 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Mascoutah, IL | 8,816 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Maryville, IL | 8,316 | 102 | 1.2x |
| Greenville, IL | 7,235 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Carlinville, IL | 5,480 | 87 | 1.0x |
