Cost of Living in Anna, IL

Population 4,222 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

44
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $36,238, median household incomes in Anna land roughly 51% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Anna lies roughly 100 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 42
Rent 46

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Anna

The median home value in Anna is $128,200 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $607/month, 54% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $36,238/year is 51% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Anna has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$128,200
58% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$335,201
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$607/mo
54% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 58.3%
Renter-occupied 41.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$607
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,221/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.5 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.9%
Carpooled
8.4%
Work from home
4.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$36,238
51% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,577
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
34% above avg
Poverty Rate
31.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.2%
Graduate degree 5.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.6
Male median age 38.1
Female median age 49.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Anna, IL?

Anna has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.

What is average rent in Anna, IL?

The median gross rent in Anna is $607 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Anna?

The median home value in Anna is $128,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Anna?

The median household income in Anna is $36,238 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Anna, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Anna is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Anna, IL affordable?

Yes, Anna is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.

Anna at a Glance

Population
4,222
Median Income
$36,238
Home Value
$128,200
Median Rent
$607/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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