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Cost of Living in Batchtown, IL

Population: 178 | Illinois

85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Batchtown is 15% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
45
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Batchtown, IL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 85, Batchtown, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Illinois state average of 80. Batchtown is a small community of 178 residents.

The median household income in Batchtown is $58,750, which is 22% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$58,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-22%

Housing

Median Home Value
$137,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$738/mo

Everyday Prices in Batchtown

BLS Average Prices for the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.03
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🥚
$2.47
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-1% vs US
🥛
$3.97
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🍞
$1.83
Bread (white)
per lb
-1% vs US
🍗
$4.09
Chicken breast
per lb
-1% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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