Cost of Living in Colona, IL

Population 5,189 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Colona can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $152,000 against $76,558 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. An unemployment rate of 1.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Colona sits roughly 15 miles east of Davenport. Housing prices track closely with Davenport's $163,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Colona

The median home value in Colona is $152,100 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $881/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,558/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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, Colona has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$152,100
50% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$170,324
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$881/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.4x
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 83.1%
Renter-occupied 16.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$881
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,495/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
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.7%
Carpooled
7.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.7%

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
$76,558
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,848
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
72% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor Force Participation
75.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.9%
Graduate degree 1.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40.8
Female median age 40.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Colona, IL?

Colona has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Colona, IL?

The median gross rent in Colona is $881 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Colona?

The median home value in Colona is $152,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Colona?

The median household income in Colona is $76,558 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Colona, IL?

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

Is Colona, IL affordable?

Yes, Colona is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

Colona at a Glance

Population
5,189
Median Income
$76,558
Home Value
$152,100
Median Rent
$881/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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