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Cost of Living in Bishop Hill, IL

Population: 156 | Illinois

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bishop Hill is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
32
Home Values
89
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Bishop Hill, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Illinois state average. Bishop Hill is a small community of 156 residents.

The median household income in Bishop Hill is $52,500, which is 30% 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 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-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
$52,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-30%

Housing

Median Home Value
$96,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$750/mo

Everyday Prices in Bishop Hill

BLS Average Prices for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.95
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.88
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.99
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-7% vs US

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