Cost of Living in Sauk Village, IL

Population 9,724 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sauk Village is a smaller Illinois community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $56,946 and housing costs ($102,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Sauk Village is about 25 miles south of Chicago, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 68% lower than Chicago's $315,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 114

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

About the Cost of Living in Sauk Village

The median home value in Sauk Village is $101,900 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,504/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,946/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 14.6%, 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, Sauk Village has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$101,900
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$292,754
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,504/mo
14% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
5.6x
Favors buying
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 58.8%
Renter-occupied 41.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,504
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,118/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
39.4 min
46% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.5%
Carpooled
4.5%
Public transit
2.7%
Walked
2.9%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$56,946
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,039
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
204% above avg
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.3%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.3
Male median age 32.5
Female median age 36.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
28.5%
Good air days/yr
223
Max AQI recorded
252
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sauk Village, IL?

Sauk Village has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sauk Village, IL?

The median gross rent in Sauk Village is $1,504 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sauk Village?

The median home value in Sauk Village is $101,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sauk Village?

The median household income in Sauk Village is $56,946 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sauk Village, IL?

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

Is Sauk Village, IL affordable?

Yes, Sauk Village is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.

Sauk Village at a Glance

Population
9,724
Median Income
$56,946
Home Value
$101,900
Median Rent
$1,504/mo
Unemployment
14.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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