Cost of Living in St. Clair County, IL

What does it cost to live in St. Clair County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$68,915

Median Rent

$1,002/mo

Median Home

$158,500

Affordability

503

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$801
Property Tax$287
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$1,141
% of Income19.9%

Renting

Median Rent$1,002
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,027
% of Income17.4%

Living in St. Clair County, Illinois

St. Clair County has a median household income of $68,915 with housing costs that represent 19.9% of income for owners and 17.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

The affordability index of 503 (100 = median income perfectly covers median housing costs) gives a quick snapshot. Use our calculator for a comprehensive comparison across counties, including taxes, utilities, healthcare, and commute costs.

Compare Cost of Living Across Counties

Enter two locations and get a side-by-side comparison of housing, taxes, utilities, transportation, and overall affordability with salary adjustment calculations.

Start Free Comparison

Other Counties in Illinois

County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.