Cost of Living in Mattoon, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
78.8
100 = national avg
-21.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$34,660
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$81,924
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing74.2
Food86.2
Transportation76.5
Healthcare88.9
Utilities86.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$759
per month
2 Bedroom
$965
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mattoon is 78.8, which is 21.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 74.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,660 per year to cover basic expenses.