Cost of living in Pulaski County, IL
Population 5,074 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Pulaski County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Pulaski County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Pulaski County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Pulaski County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Pulaski County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Pulaski County
State and local tax rates for Illinois.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Pulaski County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Pulaski County
What it costs to live in Pulaski County each month.
- Rent $731
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $358
- State tax $132
- Rent $870
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $392
- State tax $178
- Rent $1,219
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $392
- State tax $178
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Pulaski County?
In Pulaski County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $731 per month, a two-bedroom averages $870 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,219 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Pulaski County?
In Pulaski County, IL, the average household income is $43,227 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,961 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Pulaski County?
The estimated cost of living in Pulaski County, IL is approximately $2,593 per month for a single person, $3,568 for a couple, $6,062 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Pulaski County?
The combined sales tax rate in Pulaski County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Pulaski County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Pulaski County, IL would need approximately $2,593 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,227 per year ($3,602 per month). Pulaski County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Pulaski County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pulaski County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Pulaski County?
The average home value in Pulaski County, IL is $81,000, with average annual property taxes of $668, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Pulaski 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