Cost of Living in Barstow, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.9
100 = national avg
-1.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,512
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,847
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing77.1
Food108.3
Transportation116.6
Healthcare106.6
Utilities100.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$928
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,143
per month
The overall cost of living index in Barstow is 98.9, which is 1.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 77.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,512 per year to cover basic expenses.