Cost of Living in Paris, IL
Population 8,154 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Paris a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $71,000.
Paris lies roughly 85 miles west of the nearest major metro, Indianapolis city (balance) — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 66% lower than Indianapolis city (balance)'s $207,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Paris
The median home value in Paris is $71,200 — 77% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $755/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,798/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 63.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Paris has a cost of living index of 37 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 63% less expensive.
Paris has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 42 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 53 | 41 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 63 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.60 | 2.02 | 2.92 | 4.71 | 4.71 | 4.64 | 4.34 | 2.99 | 2.93 | 3.44 | 3.05 | 2.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Paris, IL?
Paris has a cost index of 37 (100 = national average). It is 63% below the national average.
What is average rent in Paris, IL?
The median gross rent in Paris is $755 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Paris?
The median home value in Paris is $71,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Paris?
The median household income in Paris is $51,798 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Paris, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Paris is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Paris, IL affordable?
Yes, Paris is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 37 — about 63% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Paris?
Paris has average high temperatures of 63.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Paris at a Glance
- Population
- 8,154
- Median Income
- $51,798
- Home Value
- $71,200
- Median Rent
- $755/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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