Cost of Living in Creal Springs, IL

With a cost of living index of 57, Creal Springs, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Illinois state average of 80. Creal Springs is a small community of 354 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Creal Springs's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $625 (53% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $57,600 (81% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Creal Springs is $43,333, which is 42% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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.