Cost Of Living in New Milford, IL

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10%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

26%

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	New Milford	Illinois	National
Cost of living	90	98	100
Groceries	98	100	100
Health care	98	100	100
Housing	74	95	100
Transportation	100	101	100
Utilities	96	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	94	100	100
Household Items	97	100	100
Education & Childcare	97	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in New Milford is 8% lower than the Illinois average
The cost of living in New Milford is 10% lower than the national average
New Milford housing is 26% 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	$86,094	$7,175	$2,009	$2,583
Renters	$80,583	$6,715	$1,880	$2,418

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Rockford, IL	151,169	87	13.5%
Oregon, IL	3,827	88	11.7%
Belvidere, IL	25,831	89	10.7%
Monroe Center, IL	398	90	10.2%
Loves Park, IL	24,142	90	9.8%
New Milford, IL	1,399	90	9.8%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Damariscotta, ME	1,399	113	13.5%
Avondale, PA	1,399	110	10.0%
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New Milford, IL	1,399	90	9.8%