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Cost of Living in Sadorus, IL

Population: 342 | Illinois

71
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sadorus is 29% less expensive than the national average.

72
Housing
41
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 71, Sadorus, IL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Illinois state average of 80. Sadorus is a small community of 342 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Sadorus's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $950 (28% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $126,100 (59% 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 Sadorus is $97,560, which is 30% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Sadorus. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.1°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches spread over roughly 135 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Champaign-Urbana, 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
$97,560
vs US Median ($75,149)
+30%

Housing

Median Rent
$950/mo
Median Home Value
$126,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$919/mo

Everyday Prices in Sadorus

BLS Average Prices for the Champaign-Urbana, IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.75
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.86
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

Climate in Sadorus

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.1°F
Avg Temperature
39.6"
Rainfall / Year
135d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 33 38 50 63 74 82 84 82 77 65 50 38
Avg °F 25 30 40 52 62 71 73 71 65 53 41 31
Low °F 17 21 30 40 51 60 62 60 52 41 31 23
Rain" 2.3 2.0 2.9 3.7 4.6 4.9 4.3 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.3

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