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Cost of living in Greene County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,587/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,837 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $684 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $391 15%
Groceries $345 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $177 7%
State tax $140 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Greene County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$615
per month
1 bedroom
$684
per month
2 bedroom
$897
per month
3 bedroom
$1,081
per month
4 bedroom
$1,244
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greene County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,976
per year
Individual earnings
$33,997
per year
Per capita
$33,174
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greene County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$94,400
Annual property tax
$1,564

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greene 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 Greene County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.7%

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 Greene 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 Greene County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.6 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greene County

What it costs to live in Greene County each month.

Single person
$2,587
per month
  • Rent $684
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $391
  • State tax $140
Couple
$3,945
per month
  • Rent $897
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $668
  • State tax $252
Family
$6,274
per month
  • Rent $1,081
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $668
  • State tax $252

Frequently asked questions about Greene County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greene County?

In Greene County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $684 per month, a two-bedroom averages $897 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,081 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greene County?

In Greene County, IL, the average household income is $60,976 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,997 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greene County?

The estimated cost of living in Greene County, IL is approximately $2,587 per month for a single person, $3,945 for a couple, $6,274 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greene County?

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

Is Greene County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greene County, IL would need approximately $2,587 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,976 per year ($5,081 per month). Greene County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greene County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greene County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greene County?

The average home value in Greene County, IL is $94,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,564, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greene County compare to other areas?

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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