Cost of living in Bureau County, IL
Population 33,027 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bureau County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bureau County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bureau County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bureau County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bureau County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Bureau County
State and local tax rates for Illinois.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Bureau County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bureau County
What it costs to live in Bureau County each month.
- Rent $736
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $443
- State tax $153
- Rent $965
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $748
- State tax $272
- Rent $1,191
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $748
- State tax $272
Frequently asked questions about Bureau County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bureau County?
In Bureau County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $736 per month, a two-bedroom averages $965 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,191 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bureau County?
In Bureau County, IL, the average household income is $65,894 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,179 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Bureau County?
The estimated cost of living in Bureau County, IL is approximately $2,704 per month for a single person, $4,113 for a couple, $6,484 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bureau County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bureau County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Bureau County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bureau County, IL would need approximately $2,704 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,894 per year ($5,491 per month). Bureau County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Bureau County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bureau County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bureau County?
The average home value in Bureau County, IL is $121,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,522, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bureau County compare to other areas?
You can compare Bureau County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bureau County is in the Ottawa, IL metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP