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Cost of Living in Batavia, IL

Population 26,730 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Batavia's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $119,167 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Located 6 miles north of Aurora, Batavia falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 37% higher than Aurora's $260,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 117
Rent 96

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

About the Cost of Living in Batavia

The median home value in Batavia is $358,000 — 17% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,255/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $119,167/year is 60% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below 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, Batavia has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$358,000
17% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$445,310
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
4% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.8x
Favors renting
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 77.7%
Renter-occupied 22.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,255
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,869/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
31.3 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.8%
Carpooled
6.8%
Public transit
2.0%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
21.1%

⚡ 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
$119,167
60% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,346
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.9%
Graduate degree 23.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.2
Male median age 38.5
Female median age 42.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
61.8%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
90
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Batavia, IL?

Batavia has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Batavia, IL?

The median gross rent in Batavia is $1,255 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Batavia?

The median home value in Batavia is $358,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Batavia?

The median household income in Batavia is $119,167 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Batavia, IL?

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

Is Batavia, IL affordable?

Batavia is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

Batavia at a Glance

Population
26,730
Median Income
$119,167
Home Value
$358,000
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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