Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Livingston County vs Illinois
How do Livingston County and Illinois rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $776
- Livingston County (1BR)
- $854
- Illinois (1BR)
- −9%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Livingston County is 9% cheaper than Illinois at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($776 vs $854). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Livingston County | Illinois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $774 | −$72 (-9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $776 | $854 | −$78 (-9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,018 | $1,063 | −$45 (-4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,267 | $1,370 | −$103 (-8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,348 | $1,561 | −$213 (-14%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Livingston County is 19% below the US average. Illinois is 11% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).