Homer Glen, IL Cost Of Living

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Updated: 2025-10-24

Cost Of Living In Homer Glen, IL Summary

Cost of living in Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen is 119, with 100 being the average.

  • The cost of living index in Homer Glen is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • Homer Glen ranks as the #271 cheapest in Illinois out of 336.

  • Homer Glen ranks as the #4,349 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.

  • The median home value in Homer Glen is $507,172.

  • The median income in Homer Glen is $128,546.

Table Of Contents

  1. Summary
  2. National Comparison
  3. Housing Breakdown
  4. Detailed Pricing
  5. Nearby Comparisons
119
Homer Glen's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

What is the cost of living in Homer Glen, IL?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Homer Glen has an overall cost of living index of 119, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Illinois, Homer Glen has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 97.

The standard of living in Homer Glen ranks as #271 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Homer Glen ranks as the #65 most expensive place in the Prairie State.

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271 out of 336
In Illinois
4,349 out of 6,489
In America

Homer Glen Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Homer Glen. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Homer Glen is 104.

  • The Groceries index in Homer Glen is 98.

  • The Health index in Homer Glen is 98.

  • The Housing index in Homer Glen is 167.

  • The Transportation index in Homer Glen is 115.

  • The Utilities index in Homer Glen is 78.

Living Expense Homer Glen Illinois National Average
Overall 119 97 100
Services 104 95 100
Groceries 98 99 100
Health 98 93 100
Housing 167 95 100
Transportation 115 102 100
Utilities 78 91 100
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Homer Glen Cost of Living Vs. IL

Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen is $507,172.

  • The Median Rent in Homer Glen is $1,737.

  • The Median Income in Homer Glen is $128,546.

  • The Home Value To Income in Homer Glen is 3.9x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Homer Glen is 0.16x.

Statistic Homer Glen Illinois United States
Median Home Value $507,172 $283,508 $303,400
Median Rent $1,737 $1,227 $1,348
Median Income $128,546 $81,702 $78,538
Home Value To Income 3.9x 3.5x 3.9x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.16x 0.18x 0.21x
$507,172
Median Home Value
$1,737
Median Rent
$128,546
Median Income

Homer Glen, IL Costs By Category

Detailed Homer Glen Services Costs Vs. Illinois

Item Homer Glen Illinois
Shampoo $1.32 $1.28
Movie $9.99 $12.13
Bowling $16.0 $18
Haircut $19.72 $24.26
Beauty Salon $37.22 $45.56

Detailed Homer Glen Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois

Item Homer Glen Illinois
Ground Beef $5.94 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.39 $1.57
Milk $4.55 $4.67
Potatoes $5.08 $4.93
Pizza $10.69 $12.09
Beer $9.61 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.72 $3.7

Detailed Homer Glen Health Costs Vs. Illinois

Item Homer Glen Illinois
Optometrist $86.67 $125.68
Doctor $110.0 $135.78
Dentist $82.0 $113.29

Detailed Homer Glen Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois

Item Homer Glen Illinois
Gasoline $3.52 $3.46
Tire Balancing $45.0 $59.92

Detailed Homer Glen Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois

Item Homer Glen Illinois
All Electricity $156.87 $193.99
Phone $198.03 $192.25

Homer Glen SnackAbility

9.5
/10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
9.5
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
3

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Homer Glen

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Homer Glen. 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, 1.1x Homer Glen.

  • Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 113, 0.9x Homer Glen.

  • Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 128, 1.1x Homer Glen.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Homer Glen
Naperville, IL 149,424 133 1.1x
Orland Park, IL 57,961 113 0.9x
Wheaton, IL 53,453 128 1.1x
Romeoville, IL 40,996 111 0.9x
Glen Ellyn, IL 28,270 135 1.1x
New Lenox, IL 27,456 119 1.0x
Lockport, IL 26,228 112 0.9x
Lisle, IL 23,413 124 1.0x
Darien, IL 21,855 121 1.0x
Mokena, IL 19,906 118 1.0x

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