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Cost of living in Fulton County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,614/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,259 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $663 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $429 16%
Groceries $345 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $177 7%
State tax $150 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Fulton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$659
per month
1 bedroom
$663
per month
2 bedroom
$870
per month
3 bedroom
$1,200
per month
4 bedroom
$1,266
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fulton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,617
per year
Individual earnings
$36,292
per year
Per capita
$33,706
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fulton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$102,500
Annual property tax
$2,186

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fulton 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 Fulton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Fulton 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 Fulton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
82.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fulton County

What it costs to live in Fulton County each month.

Single person
$2,614
per month
  • Rent $663
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $429
  • State tax $150
Couple
$3,869
per month
  • Rent $870
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $629
  • State tax $242
Family
$6,344
per month
  • Rent $1,200
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $629
  • State tax $242

Frequently asked questions about Fulton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fulton County?

In Fulton County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $663 per month, a two-bedroom averages $870 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,200 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fulton County?

In Fulton County, IL, the average household income is $58,617 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,292 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fulton County?

The estimated cost of living in Fulton County, IL is approximately $2,614 per month for a single person, $3,869 for a couple, $6,344 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fulton County?

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

Is Fulton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fulton County, IL would need approximately $2,614 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,617 per year ($4,885 per month). Fulton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Fulton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fulton County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fulton County?

The average home value in Fulton County, IL is $102,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,186, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fulton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Fulton County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fulton County is in the Canton, 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