Cost of Living in Anna, IL
Population 4,222 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
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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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