Cost of Living in Mahomet, IL

Population 9,755 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

94
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mahomet is a smaller Illinois community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $114,904 and housing costs ($293,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Mahomet is about 70 miles east of Springfield, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 89% higher than Springfield's $155,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 96
Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Mahomet

The median home value in Mahomet is $293,200 — 4% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,202/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,904/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Mahomet has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$293,200
4% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$336,303
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.3x
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 80.6%
Renter-occupied 19.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,202
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,816/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
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.7%
Carpooled
5.5%
Work from home
14.4%

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
$114,904
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,300
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 24.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.5
Male median age 36.8
Female median age 36.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
53.7%
Good air days/yr
277
Max AQI recorded
215
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mahomet, IL?

Mahomet has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mahomet, IL?

The median gross rent in Mahomet is $1,202 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mahomet?

The median home value in Mahomet is $293,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mahomet?

The median household income in Mahomet is $114,904 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mahomet, IL?

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

Is Mahomet, IL affordable?

Mahomet is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).

Mahomet at a Glance

Population
9,755
Median Income
$114,904
Home Value
$293,200
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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