What is the cost of living in Bridgeview, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bridgeview has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Bridgeview has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Bridgeview ranks as #144 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Bridgeview ranks as the #192 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Bridgeview Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bridgeview. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bridgeview is 101.
The Groceries index in Bridgeview is 99.
The Health index in Bridgeview is 103.
The Housing index in Bridgeview is 106.
The Transportation index in Bridgeview is 96.
The Utilities index in Bridgeview is 104.
| Living Expense | Bridgeview | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Bridgeview Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bridgeview, 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 Bridgeview is $301,888.
The Median Rent in Bridgeview is $1,177.
The Median Income in Bridgeview is $66,655.
The Home Value To Income in Bridgeview is 4.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bridgeview is 0.21x.
| Statistic | Bridgeview | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,888 | $285,735 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,177 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $66,655 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 4.5x | 3.4x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.21x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Bridgeview, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Bridgeview Services costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Bridgeview | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.27 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $17.91 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $24.58 | $18 |
| Haircut | $33.69 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $53.44 | $45.56 |
Detailed Bridgeview Groceries costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Bridgeview | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.28 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.42 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.87 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $4.9 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $13.41 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.0 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.75 | $3.7 |
Detailed Bridgeview Health costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Bridgeview | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $118.27 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $167.67 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $128.22 | $113.29 |
Detailed Bridgeview Transportation costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Bridgeview | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.56 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $70.87 | $59.92 |
Detailed Bridgeview Utilities costs vs. Illinois
| Item | Bridgeview | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $148.58 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $210.03 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bridgeview
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bridgeview. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Naperville, IL has a cost of living index of 133, 1.3x Bridgeview.
Oak Lawn, IL has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Bridgeview.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.3x Bridgeview.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bridgeview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.3x |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 56,861 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.3x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.3x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.4x |
| Burbank, IL | 28,739 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.4x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,407 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Palos Hills, IL | 18,081 | 105 | 1.1x |
