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Cost of living in Macon County, IL

Part of the Decatur Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,871/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 102,591 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $803 28%
Federal tax $523 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $173 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Macon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$765
per month
1 bedroom
$803
per month
2 bedroom
$1,000
per month
3 bedroom
$1,319
per month
4 bedroom
$1,558
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Macon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,449
per year
Individual earnings
$42,060
per year
Per capita
$35,850
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Macon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$121,800
Annual property tax
$2,560

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Macon 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 Macon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.1%

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 Macon 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 Macon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.9 min
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Macon County

What it costs to live in Macon County each month.

Single person
$2,871
per month
  • Rent $803
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $173
Couple
$4,078
per month
  • Rent $1,000
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $692
  • State tax $258
Family
$6,542
per month
  • Rent $1,319
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $692
  • State tax $258

Frequently asked questions about Macon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Macon County?

In Macon County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $803 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,000 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,319 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Macon County?

In Macon County, IL, the average household income is $62,449 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,060 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Macon County?

The estimated cost of living in Macon County, IL is approximately $2,871 per month for a single person, $4,078 for a couple, $6,542 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Macon County?

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

Is Macon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Macon County, IL would need approximately $2,871 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,449 per year ($5,204 per month). Macon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Macon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Macon County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Macon County?

The average home value in Macon County, IL is $121,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,560, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Macon County compare to other areas?

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