| Index | Newman | Illinois | National |
| Cost of living | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 57 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 101 | 100 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $93,817 | $7,818 | $2,189 | $2,815 |
| Renters | $37,906 | $3,159 | $884 | $1,137 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 10.25% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Illinois | 4.95% | 4.95% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Brocton, IL | 347 | 76 | 23.8% |
| Longview, IL | 101 | 76 | 23.7% |
| Metcalf, IL | 244 | 80 | 19.7% |
| Indianola, IL | 211 | 82 | 17.7% |
| Sidell, IL | 508 | 83 | 17.3% |
| Newman, IL | 804 | 87 | 13.5% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Calumet, MI | 804 | 81 | 19.4% |
| Hermitage, MO | 804 | 84 | 16.0% |
| Bunnlevel, NC | 804 | 86 | 14.4% |
| Genoa, NV | 804 | 214 | 114.0% |
| Stagecoach, TX | 804 | 113 | 13.0% |
| Newman, IL | 804 | 87 | 13.5% |