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Cost of living in Christian County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,681/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,684 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $685 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $465 17%
Groceries $345 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $177 7%
State tax $159 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Christian County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$616
per month
1 bedroom
$685
per month
2 bedroom
$899
per month
3 bedroom
$1,083
per month
4 bedroom
$1,238
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Christian County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,253
per year
Individual earnings
$38,507
per year
Per capita
$31,989
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Christian County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$112,100
Annual property tax
$1,896

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Christian County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$116
per month · 16.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,124
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Christian County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

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 Christian County

State and local tax rates for Illinois.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Christian County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.4 min
Drive alone
84.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Christian County

What it costs to live in Christian County each month.

Single person
$2,681
per month
  • Rent $685
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $465
  • State tax $159
Couple
$3,911
per month
  • Rent $899
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $640
  • State tax $244
Family
$6,240
per month
  • Rent $1,083
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $640
  • State tax $244

Frequently asked questions about Christian County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Christian County?

In Christian County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $685 per month, a two-bedroom averages $899 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,083 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Christian County?

In Christian County, IL, the average household income is $59,253 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,507 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Christian County?

The estimated cost of living in Christian County, IL is approximately $2,681 per month for a single person, $3,911 for a couple, $6,240 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Christian County?

The combined sales tax rate in Christian County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.

Is Christian County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Christian County, IL would need approximately $2,681 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,253 per year ($4,938 per month). Christian County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Christian County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Christian County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Christian County?

The average home value in Christian County, IL is $112,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,896, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Christian County compare to other areas?

You can compare Christian County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Christian County is in the Taylorville, 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
Methodology All data sources