Cost of Living in Mechanicsburg, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.7
100 = national avg
+7.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,410
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$112,060
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing98.9
Food109.2
Transportation118.4
Healthcare107.3
Utilities105.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$970
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,203
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mechanicsburg is 107.7, which is 7.7% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 98.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,410 per year to cover basic expenses.