What is the cost of living in Bradley, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bradley has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Bradley has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Bradley ranks as #121 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Bradley ranks as the #215 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Bradley Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bradley. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bradley is 100.
The Groceries index in Bradley is 99.
The Health index in Bradley is 88.
The Housing index in Bradley is 104.
The Transportation index in Bradley is 102.
The Utilities index in Bradley is 100.
| Living Expense | Bradley | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Bradley Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bradley, 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 Bradley is $176,401.
The Median Rent in Bradley is $1,186.
The Median Income in Bradley is $67,420.
The Home Value To Income in Bradley is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bradley is 0.21x.
Bradley, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Bradley Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bradley Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bradley Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bradley Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bradley
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bradley. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kankakee, IL has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Bradley.
Bourbonnais, IL has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Bradley.
Manhattan, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Bradley.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bradley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | 23,996 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 18,078 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Manhattan, IL | 11,026 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Manteno, IL | 9,030 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Monee, IL | 5,108 | 100 | 1.0x |
