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Cost of living in Saline County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,674/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,387 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $663 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $477 18%
Groceries $345 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $177 7%
State tax $162 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Saline County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$597
per month
1 bedroom
$663
per month
2 bedroom
$870
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,169
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Saline County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,945
per year
Individual earnings
$39,234
per year
Per capita
$35,665
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Saline County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$92,900
Annual property tax
$1,445

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Saline 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 Saline County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

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 Saline 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 Saline County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
84.0%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
4.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Saline County

What it costs to live in Saline County each month.

Single person
$2,674
per month
  • Rent $663
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $477
  • State tax $162
Couple
$3,794
per month
  • Rent $870
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $569
  • State tax $227
Family
$6,234
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $569
  • State tax $227

Frequently asked questions about Saline County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Saline County?

In Saline County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $663 per month, a two-bedroom averages $870 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Saline County?

In Saline County, IL, the average household income is $54,945 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,234 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Saline County?

The estimated cost of living in Saline County, IL is approximately $2,674 per month for a single person, $3,794 for a couple, $6,234 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Saline County?

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

Is Saline County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Saline County, IL would need approximately $2,674 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,945 per year ($4,579 per month). Saline County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Saline County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Saline County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Saline County?

The average home value in Saline County, IL is $92,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,445, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Saline 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