| Index | Yates City | Illinois | National |
| Cost of living | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 55 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 100 | 100 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $87,753 | $7,313 | $2,047 | $2,633 |
| Renters | $53,051 | $4,421 | $1,238 | $1,592 |
| 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. |
| Gilson, IL | 201 | 80 | 19.7% |
| Fairview, IL | 466 | 81 | 18.6% |
| London Mills, IL | 334 | 82 | 17.8% |
| Norris, IL | 263 | 83 | 16.6% |
| Maquon, IL | 189 | 83 | 16.8% |
| Yates City, IL | 842 | 86 | 14.1% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Annawan, IL | 842 | 87 | 13.2% |
| Colfax, IN | 842 | 85 | 14.7% |
| Hills, MN | 842 | 89 | 11.1% |
| Crowder, MS | 842 | 77 | 23.2% |
| Prospect, NC | 842 | 89 | 11.4% |
| Yates City, IL | 842 | 86 | 14.1% |