What is the cost of living in Bellwood, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bellwood has an overall cost of living index of 98, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Bellwood has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Bellwood ranks as #127 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Bellwood ranks as the #209 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Bellwood Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bellwood. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bellwood is 100.
The Groceries index in Bellwood is 99.
The Health index in Bellwood is 98.
The Housing index in Bellwood is 104.
The Transportation index in Bellwood is 102.
The Utilities index in Bellwood is 101.
| Living Expense | Bellwood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Bellwood Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bellwood, 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 Bellwood is $242,552.
The Median Rent in Bellwood is $1,293.
The Median Income in Bellwood is $79,513.
The Home Value To Income in Bellwood is 3.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bellwood is 0.2x.
Bellwood, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Bellwood Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bellwood Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bellwood Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bellwood Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bellwood
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bellwood. 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, 1.5x Bellwood.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.4x Bellwood.
Park Ridge, IL has a cost of living index of 135, 1.4x Bellwood.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bellwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.5x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.4x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.4x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.5x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.4x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.6x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 24,549 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Maywood, IL | 23,201 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Deerfield, IL | 19,518 | 148 | 1.5x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,175 | 191 | 1.9x |
