Cost of Living in Bulpitt, IL

With a cost of living index of 66, Bulpitt, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the Illinois state average of 80. Bulpitt is a small community of 213 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bulpitt's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $843 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $80,600 (74% 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 Bulpitt is $72,500, which is 4% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% 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.