What is the cost of living in Braidwood, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Braidwood has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Braidwood has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Braidwood ranks as #144 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Braidwood ranks as the #192 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Braidwood Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Braidwood. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Braidwood is 97.
The Groceries index in Braidwood is 95.
The Health index in Braidwood is 99.
The Housing index in Braidwood is 99.
The Transportation index in Braidwood is 101.
The Utilities index in Braidwood is 97.
| Living Expense | Braidwood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Braidwood Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Braidwood, 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 Braidwood is $273,094.
The Median Rent in Braidwood is $1,044.
The Median Income in Braidwood is $82,202.
The Home Value To Income in Braidwood is 3.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Braidwood is 0.15x.
Braidwood, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Braidwood Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Braidwood Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Braidwood Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Braidwood Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Braidwood
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Braidwood. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Joliet, IL has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Braidwood.
Shorewood, IL has a cost of living index of 120, 1.2x Braidwood.
Bourbonnais, IL has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Braidwood.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Braidwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 150,445 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Shorewood, IL | 18,343 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 18,078 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Morris, IL | 14,898 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Channahon, IL | 13,927 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Minooka, IL | 12,891 | 113 | 1.1x |
| Manhattan, IL | 11,026 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Manteno, IL | 9,030 | 103 | 1.0x |
