What is the cost of living in Broadview, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Broadview has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Broadview has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Broadview ranks as #121 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Broadview ranks as the #215 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Broadview Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Broadview. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Broadview is 101.
The Groceries index in Broadview is 100.
The Health index in Broadview is 96.
The Housing index in Broadview is 101.
The Transportation index in Broadview is 100.
The Utilities index in Broadview is 99.
| Living Expense | Broadview | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Broadview Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Broadview, 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 Broadview is $265,075.
The Median Rent in Broadview is $1,099.
The Median Income in Broadview is $64,697.
The Home Value To Income in Broadview is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Broadview is 0.2x.
Broadview, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Broadview Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Broadview Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Broadview Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Broadview Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Broadview
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Broadview. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.3x Broadview.
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.5x Broadview.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.4x Broadview.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Broadview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.3x |
| 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 | 1.6x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.4x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.7x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 24,549 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Maywood, IL | 23,201 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Brookfield, IL | 19,331 | 111 | 1.1x |
