Glenview, IL Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Glenview, IL Summary
Cost of living in Glenview research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Glenview is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Illinois, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Glenview is 149, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Glenview is 1.5x higher than the national average.
Glenview ranks as the #319 cheapest in Illinois out of 336.
Glenview ranks as the #5,665 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Glenview is $643,927.
The median income in Glenview is $138,758.
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Glenview's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Glenview, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Glenview has an overall cost of living index of 149, which is 1.5x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Glenview has a cost of living index that's 1.5x higher than Illinois's index of 97.
The standard of living in Glenview ranks as #319 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Glenview ranks as the #17 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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In Illinois
In America
Glenview Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Glenview. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Glenview is 109.
The Groceries index in Glenview is 105.
The Health index in Glenview is 108.
The Housing index in Glenview is 247.
The Transportation index in Glenview is 107.
The Utilities index in Glenview is 88.
| Living Expense | Glenview | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 247 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
Glenview, 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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Glenview is $643,927.
The Median Rent in Glenview is $2,027.
The Median Income in Glenview is $138,758.
The Home Value To Income in Glenview is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Glenview is 0.18x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
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Glenview, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Glenview Services Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Glenview Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Glenview Health Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Glenview Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Glenview Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Glenview
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Glenview. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Des Plaines, IL has a cost of living index of 113, 0.8x Glenview.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 139, 0.9x Glenview.
Buffalo Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 125, 0.8x Glenview.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Glenview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines, IL | 59,408 | 113 | 0.8x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,538 | 139 | 0.9x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,824 | 125 | 0.8x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 39,241 | 138 | 0.9x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,642 | 153 | 1.0x |
| Niles, IL | 30,262 | 117 | 0.8x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,229 | 148 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,270 | 135 | 0.9x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,550 | 164 | 1.1x |
| Morton Grove, IL | 24,687 | 129 | 0.9x |
