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 146, 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 98.
The standard of living in Glenview ranks as #318 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Glenview ranks as the #18 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Glenview Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Glenview. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Glenview is 96.
The Groceries index in Glenview is 100.
The Health index in Glenview is 250.
The Housing index in Glenview is 103.
The Transportation index in Glenview is 96.
The Utilities index in Glenview is 104.
| Living Expense | Glenview | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 250 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Glenview Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Glenview is $663,146.
The Median Rent in Glenview is $2,148.
The Median Income in Glenview is $143,056.
The Home Value To Income in Glenview is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Glenview is 0.18x.
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
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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 110, 0.8x Glenview.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 0.9x Glenview.
Buffalo Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 0.9x Glenview.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Glenview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines, IL | 59,156 | 110 | 0.8x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 0.9x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 0.9x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 0.9x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.0x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,398 | 144 | 1.0x |
| Niles, IL | 30,064 | 114 | 0.8x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 0.9x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.1x |
| Morton Grove, IL | 24,619 | 128 | 0.9x |
