Brookfield, IL Cost Of Living
Brookfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Brookfield, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Brookfield has an overall cost of living index of 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Brookfield has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Brookfield ranks as #4,129 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Brookfield ranks as the #2,289 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Brookfield Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Brookfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 119 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
Brookfield, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Brookfield | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,400 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,058 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $84,891 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.1x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.15x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Brookfield Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Brookfield | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.85 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.76 | $14.67 |
Detailed Brookfield Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Brookfield | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.87 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.99 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.42 | $2.05 |
Detailed Brookfield Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Brookfield | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $27.76 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.57 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.46 | $2.34 |
Detailed Brookfield Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Brookfield | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.23 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.0 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.61 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $96.76 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $104.96 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $101.82 | $99.13 |
Detailed Brookfield Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Brookfield | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.51 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.85 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $131.89 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $203.16 | $175.64 |
Brookfield SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Brookfield
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 75,071 | 125 | 1.1x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,157 | 118 | 1.1x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,218 | 147 | 1.3x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 46,571 | 131 | 1.2x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 37,431 | 131 | 1.2x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.2x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,114 | 166 | 1.5x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,366 | 193 | 1.8x |
| Westchester, IL | 16,255 | 115 | 1.0x |
| La Grange, IL | 15,555 | 137 | 1.2x |
