What is the cost of living in Hinsdale, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hinsdale has an overall cost of living index of 191, which is 1.9x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Hinsdale has a cost of living index that's 1.9x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Hinsdale ranks as #332 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Hinsdale ranks as the #4 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Hinsdale Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hinsdale. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hinsdale is 97.
The Groceries index in Hinsdale is 96.
The Health index in Hinsdale is 400.
The Housing index in Hinsdale is 100.
The Transportation index in Hinsdale is 96.
The Utilities index in Hinsdale is 104.
| Living Expense | Hinsdale | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 400 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Hinsdale Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale is $1,244,308.
The Median Rent in Hinsdale is $1,924.
The Median Income in Hinsdale is $250,001.
The Home Value To Income in Hinsdale is 5.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hinsdale is 0.09x.
Hinsdale, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Hinsdale Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Hinsdale Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Hinsdale Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Hinsdale Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hinsdale
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hinsdale. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Naperville, IL has a cost of living index of 133, 0.7x Hinsdale.
Mount Prospect, IL has a cost of living index of 121, 0.6x Hinsdale.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 0.7x Hinsdale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hinsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 0.7x |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 55,472 | 121 | 0.6x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 0.7x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 0.7x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 0.7x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 0.7x |
| Westmont, IL | 23,724 | 115 | 0.6x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 0.6x |
| La Grange, IL | 15,998 | 143 | 0.7x |
| La Grange Park, IL | 13,447 | 123 | 0.6x |
