Cost of Living in Buncombe, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
76.0
100 = national avg
-24.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$33,424
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$79,002
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing40.4
Food97.8
Transportation95.5
Healthcare98.2
Utilities86.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$735
per month
2 Bedroom
$916
per month
The overall cost of living index in Buncombe is 76.0, which is 24.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 40.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,424 per year to cover basic expenses.