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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Illinois (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Illinois by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    MolineIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $141,100
    Population: 42,452
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    Pingree Grove villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $292,400
    Population: 10,213
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    MorrisIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $232,000
    Population: 14,491
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    4
    Arlington Heights villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $396,500
    Population: 76,794
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    5
    River Grove villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $240,700
    Population: 10,532
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    6
    Plainfield villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $377,200
    Population: 44,941
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    7
    Schaumburg villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $303,000
    Population: 77,571
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    8
    Alsip villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $198,600
    Population: 18,866
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    9
    Heyworth villageIL
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $198,300
    Population: 2,725
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    10
    East St. LouisIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $55,100
    Population: 18,796
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    11
    CiceroIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $224,300
    Population: 84,189
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    12
    Des PlainesIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $304,100
    Population: 60,087
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    13
    WheatonIL
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $430,600
    Population: 53,673
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    14
    RockfordIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $114,100
    Population: 148,173
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    15
    ElginIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $242,500
    Population: 114,190
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    16
    ChampaignIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $191,200
    Population: 88,628
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    17
    Carpentersville villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $214,500
    Population: 37,834
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    18
    Bolingbrook villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $276,400
    Population: 73,755
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    19
    Tinley Park villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $278,300
    Population: 55,571
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    20
    NormalIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $194,400
    Population: 52,920
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    21
    WaukeganIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $164,400
    Population: 89,435
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    22
    DeKalbIL
    Kurby Score: 71
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $192,200
    Population: 40,697
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    23
    Carol Stream villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $297,600
    Population: 39,656
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    24
    Wheeling villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $237,000
    Population: 38,823
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    25
    Crystal LakeIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 9.06¢/kWh
    Home Value: $271,100
    Population: 40,463
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43

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