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Cost of living in Vermilion County, IL

Estimated monthly cost
$2,786/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 73,179 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $763 27%
Federal tax $487 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $164 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Vermilion County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$686
per month
1 bedroom
$763
per month
2 bedroom
$1,001
per month
3 bedroom
$1,222
per month
4 bedroom
$1,351
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Vermilion County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,537
per year
Individual earnings
$39,823
per year
Per capita
$30,447
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Vermilion County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$92,900
Annual property tax
$1,666

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Vermilion 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 Vermilion County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.6%

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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.8 min
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Vermilion County

What it costs to live in Vermilion County each month.

Single person
$2,786
per month
  • Rent $763
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $487
  • State tax $164
Couple
$3,916
per month
  • Rent $1,001
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $225
Family
$6,282
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $225

Frequently asked questions about Vermilion County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Vermilion County?

In Vermilion County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $763 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,001 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Vermilion County?

In Vermilion County, IL, the average household income is $54,537 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,823 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Vermilion County?

The estimated cost of living in Vermilion County, IL is approximately $2,786 per month for a single person, $3,916 for a couple, $6,282 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Vermilion County?

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

Is Vermilion County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Vermilion County, IL would need approximately $2,786 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,537 per year ($4,545 per month). Vermilion County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Vermilion County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vermilion County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Vermilion County?

The average home value in Vermilion County, IL is $92,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,666, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Vermilion County compare to other areas?

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