Cost of Living in Monee, IL
Population 5,104 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Monee offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $226,000 — costs less than 2.5 times median household income of $89,571, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 1.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Monee sits roughly 20 miles east of Joliet — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Joliet's $249,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Monee
The median home value in Monee is $226,400 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $89,571/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, 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, Monee has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Monee, IL?
Monee has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Monee?
The median home value in Monee is $226,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Monee?
The median household income in Monee is $89,571 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Monee, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Monee is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Monee, IL affordable?
Yes, Monee is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.
Monee at a Glance
- Population
- 5,104
- Median Income
- $89,571
- Home Value
- $226,400
- Unemployment
- 1.2%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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