Cost of living in Wayne County, IL
Population 15,994 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wayne County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wayne County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wayne County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wayne County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wayne County
What it costs to live in Wayne County each month.
- Rent $663
- Energy $177
- Water $50
- Groceries $345
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $448
- State tax $154
- Rent $870
- Energy $212
- Water $60
- Groceries $572
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $539
- State tax $219
- Rent $1,048
- Energy $266
- Water $70
- Groceries $867
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $539
- State tax $219
Frequently asked questions about Wayne County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wayne County?
In Wayne County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $663 per month, a two-bedroom averages $870 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,048 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wayne County?
In Wayne County, IL, the average household income is $53,107 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,426 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wayne County?
The estimated cost of living in Wayne County, IL is approximately $2,637 per month for a single person, $3,756 for a couple, $6,079 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wayne County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wayne County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.
Is Wayne County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wayne County, IL would need approximately $2,637 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,107 per year ($4,426 per month). Wayne County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wayne County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wayne County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wayne County?
The average home value in Wayne County, IL is $109,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,670, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wayne 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