What is the cost of living in Addison, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Addison has an overall cost of living index of 110, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Addison has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Addison ranks as #221 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Addison ranks as the #115 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Addison Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Addison. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Addison is 101.
The Groceries index in Addison is 100.
The Health index in Addison is 135.
The Housing index in Addison is 100.
The Transportation index in Addison is 95.
The Utilities index in Addison is 104.
| Living Expense | Addison | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Addison Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Addison, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Addison is $372,968.
The Median Rent in Addison is $1,245.
The Median Income in Addison is $90,431.
The Home Value To Income in Addison is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Addison is 0.17x.
Addison, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Addison Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Addison Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Addison Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Addison Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Addison
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Addison. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.3x Addison.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.2x Addison.
Lombard, IL has a cost of living index of 117, 1.1x Addison.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Addison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.3x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.2x |
| Lombard, IL | 43,619 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.2x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.4x |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 32,808 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.5x |
| Roselle, IL | 22,752 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,457 | 120 | 1.1x |
