Cost of Living in Granite City, IL

Population 26,670 · 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

The Granite City cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $100,000, rents near $761 a month. At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 9 miles northeast of St. Louis, Granite City falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Granite City

The median home value in Granite City is $99,800 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $761/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,490/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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, Granite City has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$99,800
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$108,050
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$761/mo
42% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,093/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.9x
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 71.9%
Renter-occupied 28.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$761
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,375/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
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.5%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
1.5%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
7.6%

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
$60,490
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,640
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
34% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.9%
Graduate degree 4.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 40.1
Female median age 40.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
31.1%
Good air days/yr
155
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
124
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Granite City, IL?

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

What is average rent in Granite City, IL?

The median gross rent in Granite City is $761 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Granite City?

The median home value in Granite City is $99,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Granite City?

The median household income in Granite City is $60,490 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Granite City, IL?

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

Is Granite City, IL affordable?

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

Granite City at a Glance

Population
26,670
Median Income
$60,490
Home Value
$99,800
Median Rent
$761/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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