Chicago Ridge, IL Cost Of Living
Chicago Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Chicago Ridge, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Chicago Ridge has an overall cost of living index of 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Chicago Ridge has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Chicago Ridge ranks as #3,263 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Chicago Ridge ranks as the #3,156 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Chicago Ridge Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Chicago Ridge | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 87 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
Chicago Ridge, 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 | Chicago Ridge | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,200 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $973 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $51,555 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Chicago Ridge Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Chicago Ridge | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.85 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.76 | $14.67 |
Detailed Chicago Ridge Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Chicago Ridge | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.87 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.99 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.42 | $2.05 |
Detailed Chicago Ridge Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Chicago Ridge | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $27.76 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.57 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.46 | $2.34 |
Detailed Chicago Ridge Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Chicago Ridge | 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 Chicago Ridge Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Chicago Ridge | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.51 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.85 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $131.89 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $203.16 | $175.64 |
Chicago Ridge SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Chicago Ridge
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Chicago Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 147,734 | 125 | 1.2x |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 55,432 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,157 | 118 | 1.2x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 46,571 | 131 | 1.3x |
| Burbank, IL | 28,447 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.3x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,363 | 117 | 1.2x |
| Darien, IL | 21,843 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Alsip, IL | 18,843 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,366 | 193 | 1.9x |
