Cost Of Living in Deer Creek, IL

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7%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

24%

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	Deer Creek	Illinois	National
Cost of living	93	98	100
Groceries	97	100	100
Health care	101	100	100
Housing	76	95	100
Transportation	101	101	100
Utilities	103	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	101	100	100
Household Items	100	100	100
Education & Childcare	101	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Deer Creek is 6% lower than the Illinois average
The cost of living in Deer Creek is 7% lower than the national average
Deer Creek housing is 24% 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	$98,376	$8,198	$2,295	$2,952
Renters	$82,476	$6,873	$1,924	$2,475

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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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Creve Coeur, IL	5,261	85	15.3%
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Secor, IL	272	87	13.3%
Minier, IL	1,127	89	11.3%
Deer Creek, IL	663	93	7.2%

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