Cost of Living in Burlington, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
133.4
100 = national avg
+33.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$58,677
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$138,692
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing157.4
Food113.6
Transportation127.3
Healthcare110.9
Utilities119.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,581
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,781
per month
The overall cost of living index in Burlington is 133.4, which is 33.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 157.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,677 per year to cover basic expenses.