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Kankakee, IL

Cost of living in Kankakee County, IL

Part of the Kankakee Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,999/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 106,833 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $954 32%
Federal tax $504 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $169 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Kankakee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$858
per month
1 bedroom
$954
per month
2 bedroom
$1,251
per month
3 bedroom
$1,654
per month
4 bedroom
$1,661
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kankakee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,325
per year
Individual earnings
$40,892
per year
Per capita
$35,005
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kankakee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$185,700
Annual property tax
$4,125

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.6%

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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.9 min
Drive alone
79.1%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kankakee County

What it costs to live in Kankakee County each month.

Single person
$2,999
per month
  • Rent $954
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $504
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,449
per month
  • Rent $1,251
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $788
  • State tax $282
Family
$6,997
per month
  • Rent $1,654
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $788
  • State tax $282

Frequently asked questions about Kankakee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kankakee County?

In Kankakee County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $954 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,251 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,654 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kankakee County?

In Kankakee County, IL, the average household income is $68,325 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,892 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kankakee County?

The estimated cost of living in Kankakee County, IL is approximately $2,999 per month for a single person, $4,449 for a couple, $6,997 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kankakee County?

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

Is Kankakee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kankakee County, IL would need approximately $2,999 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,325 per year ($5,694 per month). Kankakee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Kankakee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kankakee County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kankakee County?

The average home value in Kankakee County, IL is $185,700, with average annual property taxes of $4,125, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kankakee County compare to other areas?

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