Cost of Living in Centreville, IL

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22%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
62%
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 Centreville Illinois National
Cost of living7898100
Groceries96100100
Health care95100100
Housing3895100
Transportation97101100
Utilities9599100
Lifestyle & Entertainment94100100
Household Items95100100
Education & Childcare94100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Centreville is 21% lower than the Illinois average
  • The cost of living in Centreville is 22% lower than the national average
  • Centreville housing is 62% 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$48,588$4,049$1,134$1,458
      Renters$25,792$2,149$602$774
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Centreville, IL, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Centreville, the median monthly income is $48,588 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,134 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $25,792, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $602 on monthly rental expenses.

      Illinois Sales Tax

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

      Illinois Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Illinois 4.95% 4.95%

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      Centreville, IL5,0987822.0%

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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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