Cost of Living in New Athens, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.6
100 = national avg
-5.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,619
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,372
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing92.6
Food97.0
Transportation94.0
Healthcare97.6
Utilities96.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$995
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,218
per month
The overall cost of living index in New Athens is 94.6, which is 5.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 92.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,619 per year to cover basic expenses.