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Cost of Living in Union Hill, IL

Population: 66 | Illinois

85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Union Hill is 15% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
51
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 85, Union Hill, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Illinois state average of 80. Union Hill is a small community of 66 residents.

The median household income in Union Hill is $117,750, which is 57% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Union Hill. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.4°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 26°F. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches spread over roughly 126 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Kankakee, 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
$117,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
+57%

Housing

Median Home Value
$154,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$950/mo

Everyday Prices in Union Hill

BLS Average Prices for the Kankakee, 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
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

Climate in Union Hill

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

49.4°F
Avg Temperature
33.8"
Rainfall / Year
126d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 31 35 48 60 72 81 84 82 76 63 48 36
Avg °F 23 27 38 49 60 70 73 71 64 52 39 28
Low °F 15 18 28 37 49 59 62 60 52 41 29 21
Rain" 1.3 1.4 2.2 3.6 4.1 4.0 3.7 3.4 3.0 3.2 2.3 1.7

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