Cost of Living in Creve Coeur, IL

Population 4,572 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

43
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Creve Coeur sits on the smaller end of the Illinois city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 0.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Creve Coeur sits roughly 8 miles south of Peoria — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 42% lower than Peoria's $150,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 28
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Creve Coeur

The median home value in Creve Coeur is $86,500 — 72% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $855/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,853/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 62.4°F and lows of 43.0°F, with about 26.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Creve Coeur has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$86,500
72% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$205,497
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$855/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.4x
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 81.9%
Renter-occupied 18.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$855
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,469/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
19.5 min
28% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.6%
Carpooled
5.7%
Work from home
23.7%

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
$49,853
33% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,622
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
82% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.8%
Graduate degree 1.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3
Male median age 37.8
Female median age 38.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.4°F
Avg Low
43.0°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
26.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343951647483868578655139
Low °F 182132425362666456443323
Precip" 2.061.992.693.994.693.733.533.313.483.172.702.21
Snow" 7.76.93.30.50.00.00.00.00.00.11.56.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Creve Coeur, IL?

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

What is average rent in Creve Coeur, IL?

The median gross rent in Creve Coeur is $855 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Creve Coeur?

The median home value in Creve Coeur is $86,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Creve Coeur?

The median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Creve Coeur, IL?

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

Is Creve Coeur, IL affordable?

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

What is the weather like in Creve Coeur?

Creve Coeur has average high temperatures of 62.4°F and average lows of 43.0°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5". Average annual snowfall is 26.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Creve Coeur at a Glance

Population
4,572
Median Income
$49,853
Home Value
$86,500
Median Rent
$855/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg High Temp
62.4°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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