Cost of Living in Brownstown, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.8
100 = national avg
-17.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,429
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,105
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing68.7
Food95.6
Transportation79.7
Healthcare96.5
Utilities91.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$750
per month
2 Bedroom
$916
per month
The overall cost of living index in Brownstown is 82.8, which is 17.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 68.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,429 per year to cover basic expenses.