Cost of Living in St. Elmo, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
75.3
100 = national avg
-24.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$33,147
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$78,347
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing67.0
Food86.0
Transportation72.0
Healthcare88.8
Utilities85.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$750
per month
2 Bedroom
$916
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Elmo is 75.3, which is 24.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 67.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,147 per year to cover basic expenses.