Cost of Living in Coal Valley, IL

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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
7%
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 Coal Valley Illinois National
Cost of living9898100
Groceries97100100
Health care101100100
Housing9395100
Transportation104101100
Utilities9999100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98100100
Household Items101100100
Education & Childcare102100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Coal Valley is equal to the Illinois average
  • The cost of living in Coal Valley is 2% lower than the national average
  • Coal Valley housing is 7% 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$115,905$9,659$2,704$3,477
      Renters$0$0$0$0
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Coal Valley, IL, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Coal Valley, homeowners have a median income of $115,905. Using that number, a maximum of $2,704 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $0, which means there is a maximum of $0 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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      Coal Valley, IL3,959982.0%

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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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