Cost of Living in Cherry, IL

With a cost of living index of 69, Cherry, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 31% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Illinois state average of 80. Cherry is a small community of 488 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Cherry's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $892 (32% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $96,900 (68% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Cherry is $47,250, which is 37% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.