Cost of Living in Maryville, IL

Population 8,280 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Maryville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $253,000. At 7.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Maryville sits roughly 15 miles east of St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 37% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 83
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Maryville

The median home value in Maryville is $253,100 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $987/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,813/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.5%, 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, Maryville has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$253,100
17% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$142,722
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$987/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.4x
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 86.0%
Renter-occupied 14.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$987
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,601/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
27.0 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.6%
Carpooled
4.6%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
23.0%

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
$100,813
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,060
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
55% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.6%
Graduate degree 15.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.8
Male median age 47.6
Female median age 50.7

💨 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 Maryville, IL?

Maryville has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Maryville, IL?

The median gross rent in Maryville is $987 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Maryville?

The median home value in Maryville is $253,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Maryville?

The median household income in Maryville is $100,813 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Maryville, IL?

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

Is Maryville, IL affordable?

Yes, Maryville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

Maryville at a Glance

Population
8,280
Median Income
$100,813
Home Value
$253,100
Median Rent
$987/mo
Unemployment
7.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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