West Frankfort, IL

Yes — everyday expenses in West Frankfort run about 36% below the US average (Cost Index: 64). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $72,500, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is typically around $673, versus $1,348 nationally.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $673, while local median household income is $48,143. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 17% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Illinois has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 4.95%. The effective property tax rate is 2.07%. On a home worth $72,500, that translates to roughly $1,501 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.82% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in West Frankfort is around $673. That's roughly 50% lower than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $72,500, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in West Frankfort is valued at $72,500. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $367/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 64% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in West Frankfort are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 96, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 88). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

West Frankfort is a small town with a population of about 7,156. The median age of residents is 39.9, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 25.23%, above the national average of 12.4%.