What is the cost of living in Burbank, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Burbank has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Burbank has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Burbank ranks as #179 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Burbank ranks as the #157 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Burbank Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Burbank. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Burbank is 102.
The Groceries index in Burbank is 101.
The Health index in Burbank is 112.
The Housing index in Burbank is 107.
The Transportation index in Burbank is 99.
The Utilities index in Burbank is 103.
| Living Expense | Burbank | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Burbank Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Burbank, 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 Burbank is $302,037.
The Median Rent in Burbank is $1,265.
The Median Income in Burbank is $80,116.
The Home Value To Income in Burbank is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Burbank is 0.19x.
Burbank, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Burbank Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Burbank Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Burbank Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Burbank Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Burbank
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Burbank. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Oak Lawn, IL has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Burbank.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.2x Burbank.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.3x Burbank.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Burbank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL | 56,861 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.2x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.3x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.3x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.3x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,407 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 19,420 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,175 | 191 | 1.8x |
| Bridgeview, IL | 16,849 | 100 | 1.0x |
