Cost of Living in Wabash County, IL

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

Median Income

$54,074

Median Rent

$728/mo

Median Home

$94,100

Affordability

715

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$476
Property Tax$123
Insurance$31

Total Monthly$630
% of Income14%

Renting

Median Rent$728
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$753
% of Income16.2%

Living in Wabash County, Illinois

Wabash County has a median household income of $54,074 with housing costs that represent 14% of income for owners and 16.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

The affordability index of 715 (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.