Cost of Living in Biggsville, IL

With a cost of living index of 52, Biggsville, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 48% cheaper than the national average and 28% below the Illinois state average of 80. Biggsville is a small community of 298 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Biggsville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $388 (71% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $83,600 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Biggsville is $75,417, which is 0% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 6% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.