Cost of Living in Bunker Hill, IL

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
38%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Bunker Hill Illinois National
Cost of living8698100
Groceries99100100
Health care93100100
Housing6295100
Transportation97101100
Utilities9699100
Lifestyle & Entertainment94100100
Household Items97100100
Education & Childcare96100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Bunker Hill is 13% lower than the Illinois average
  • The cost of living in Bunker Hill is 14% lower than the national average
  • Bunker Hill housing is 38% lower than the national average
  • Illinois general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Illinois state income tax is 91% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$96,333$8,028$2,248$2,890
      Renters$39,879$3,323$930$1,196

      Illinois Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Illinois 6.25% 10.25%

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      Illinois 4.95% 4.95%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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