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Kankakee, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,384
Population
1,610/sq mi density
$45,119
Median Income
$24,194 per capita
$105,500
Home Value
$147,935 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
912
Violent Crime/100K
3,374 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,119 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
912 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
100.0
Below national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$986
15% below US avg
Avg Annual Property Tax
$6,321
81% above US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$914
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,011
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,326
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,745
per month
4 Bedroom
$1,774
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$873/mo
$10,476/year
Toddler (Center)
$862/mo
$10,344/year
Preschool (Center)
$575/mo
$6,900/year
Infant (Family)
$638/mo
$7,656/year
Toddler (Family)
$636/mo
$7,632/year
Preschool (Family)
$628/mo
$7,536/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $250.00 |
| Specialist Visit | $350.00 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $200.00 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,200.00 |
| Dental Cleaning | $130.00 |
| Dental Filling | $250.00 |
| Root Canal | $1,000.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,200.00 |
| Tooth Extraction | $250.00 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,500.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $500.00 |
| Dental Implant | $4,000.00 |
| Eye Exam | $200.00 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $350.00 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $250.00 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,500.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $250.00 |
| MRI | $1,500.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,200.00 |
| Ultrasound | $400.00 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $150.00 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $150.00 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $75.00 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $250.00 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $175.00 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $300.00 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,500.00 |
| Mammogram | $300.00 |
| Knee Replacement | $35,000.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $32,000.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,500.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $25,000.00 |
| Appendectomy | $15,000.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $22,000.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $13,000.00 |
| Flu Shot | $40.00 |
| COVID Test | $100.00 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $15.00 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $250.00 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,200.00 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $45.00 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $75.00 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $300.00 |
| Tire Rotation | $40.00 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $600.00 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $200.00 |
| Transmission Repair | $3,000.00 |
| AC Repair | $500.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $350.00 |
| Wheel Alignment | $100.00 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $200.00 |
| Alternator Replacement | $500.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $700.00 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $200.00 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $5.00 per mile |
| State Inspection | $30.00 |
| Emissions Test | $50.00 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $100.00 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $100.00 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $90.00 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $400.00 |
| HVAC System Install | $7,000.00 |
| Roof Repair | $1,000.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $9,000.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,500.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,500.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $200.00 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $500.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $175.00 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $50.00 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $150.00 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $800.00 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $200.00 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $300.00 |
| Foundation Repair | $5,000.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $30,000.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $12,000.00 |
| Flooring Install | $8.00 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $650.00 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $30.00 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,200.00 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,500.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $400.00 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,500.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,000.00 |
| DUI Defense | $5,000.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,500.00 |
| Will Preparation | $500.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,500.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $2,000.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $300.00 |
| LLC Formation | $500.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $300.00 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $3,000.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $33.00 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $25.00 |
| Women's Haircut | $55.00 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $150.00 |
| Manicure | $25.00 |
| Pedicure | $40.00 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $80.00 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $100.00 |
| Gym Membership | $50.00 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $70.00 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $15.00 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $4.00 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $250.00 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $4.10 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.50 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.80 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.50 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $5.50 per lb |
| Rice | $1.00 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.65 per lb |
| Apples | $1.80 per lb |
| Coffee | $7.50 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.50 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $10.00 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $18.00 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $60.00 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $18.00 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $5.50 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $10.00 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $15.00 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $8.50 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $25.00 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $50.00 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $140.00 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $70.00 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $70.00 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $70.00 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $65.00 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $85.00 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $35.00 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $2,000.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $200.00 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,000.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $70.00 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15.00 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $100.00 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30.00 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $50.00 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $400.00 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,200.00 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,000.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $400.00 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $50.00 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,000.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,500.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $4,000.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $10,000.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $60.00 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $100.00 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $60.00 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $40.00 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $300.00 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $200.00 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $800.00 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $400.00 |
| Microchipping | $50.00 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 100.0 |
| Median Rent | $986 |
| Rent Burden | 34.9% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,321 |
| FMR Studio | $914 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,011 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,326 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,745 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,774 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $873 |
| Toddler (Center) | $862 |
| Preschool (Center) | $575 |
| Infant (Family) | $638 |
| Toddler (Family) | $636 |
| Preschool (Family) | $628 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $45,119 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,194 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,985 |