What is the cost of living in Hillside, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hillside has an overall cost of living index of 105, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Hillside has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Hillside ranks as #186 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Hillside ranks as the #150 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Hillside Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hillside. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hillside is 101.
The Groceries index in Hillside is 98.
The Health index in Hillside is 111.
The Housing index in Hillside is 102.
The Transportation index in Hillside is 100.
The Utilities index in Hillside is 102.
| Living Expense | Hillside | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 111 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Hillside Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hillside, 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 Hillside is $278,960.
The Median Rent in Hillside is $1,320.
The Median Income in Hillside is $72,320.
The Home Value To Income in Hillside is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hillside is 0.22x.
Hillside, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Hillside Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Hillside Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Hillside Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Hillside Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hillside
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hillside. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.2x Hillside.
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.4x Hillside.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.3x Hillside.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hillside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.2x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.4x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.3x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.3x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.4x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.3x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.5x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 24,549 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Maywood, IL | 23,201 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Bellwood, IL | 18,256 | 98 | 0.9x |
