Cost of Living in Quincy, IL
Population 39,188 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Quincy cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $146,000, rents near $824 a month.
Quincy lies roughly 85 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Columbia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than Columbia's $268,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Quincy
The median home value in Quincy is $146,100 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $824/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,372/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 62.5°F and lows of 43.6°F. Overall, Quincy has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.
🏠 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 | 35 | 40 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 65 | 51 | 39 |
| Low °F | 19 | 23 | 32 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 56 | 45 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip" | 1.57 | 1.77 | 2.29 | 3.98 | 4.55 | 4.50 | 3.49 | 3.93 | 3.09 | 3.05 | 2.41 | 1.80 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Quincy, IL?
Quincy has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.
What is average rent in Quincy, IL?
The median gross rent in Quincy is $824 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Quincy?
The median home value in Quincy is $146,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Quincy?
The median household income in Quincy is $56,372 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Quincy, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Quincy is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Quincy, IL affordable?
Yes, Quincy is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Quincy?
Quincy has average high temperatures of 62.5°F and average lows of 43.6°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Quincy at a Glance
- Population
- 39,188
- Median Income
- $56,372
- Home Value
- $146,100
- Median Rent
- $824/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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