Cost of Living in Wilmington, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
86.5
100 = national avg
-13.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$38,046
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$89,927
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing51.2
Food105.1
Transportation110.2
Healthcare104.1
Utilities93.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$756
per month
2 Bedroom
$992
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wilmington is 86.5, which is 13.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 51.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,046 per year to cover basic expenses.