Inverness, IL Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Inverness. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Inverness compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Inverness, Illinois

Cost of living in Inverness 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 Inverness 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:

178 Cost of living index 1.8x higher vs US
#329 Cheapest in Illinois (of 336)
#6,165 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$787,209 Median home value
- Median rent
$207,434 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Inverness, IL?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Inverness has an overall cost of living index of 178, which is 1.8x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Illinois, Inverness has a cost of living index that's 1.8x higher than Illinois's index of 98.

The standard of living in Inverness ranks as #329 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Inverness ranks as the #7 most expensive place in the Prairie State.

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Inverness Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois

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

  • The Services index in Inverness is 102.

  • The Groceries index in Inverness is 99.

  • The Health index in Inverness is 359.

  • The Housing index in Inverness is 101.

  • The Transportation index in Inverness is 98.

  • The Utilities index in Inverness is 96.

Living Expense Inverness Illinois National Average
Overall 178 98 100
Services 102 99 100
Groceries 99 99 100
Health 359 96 100
Housing 101 101 100
Transportation 98 99 100
Utilities 96 101 100

Inverness Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages

Services
Inverness 102
Illinois avg 99
Groceries
Inverness 99
Illinois avg 99
Health
Inverness 359
Illinois avg 96
Housing
Inverness 101
Illinois avg 101
Transportation
Inverness 98
Illinois avg 99
Utilities
Inverness 96
Illinois avg 101

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Inverness, IL Housing Cost Breakdown

$787,209Median Home Value
-Median Rent
$207,434Median Income

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 Inverness is $787,209.

  • The Median Rent in Inverness is -.

  • The Median Income in Inverness is $207,434.

  • The Home Value To Income in Inverness is 3.8x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Inverness is nanx.

Statistic Inverness Illinois United States
Median Home Value $787,209 $285,735 $332,700
Median Rent - $1,274 $1,413
Median Income $207,434 $83,390 $80,734
Home Value To Income 3.8x 3.4x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income nanx 0.18x 0.21x

Inverness, IL Costs By Category

Detailed Inverness Services costs vs. Illinois
Item Inverness Illinois
Shampoo $1.27 $1.28
Movie $17.91 $12.13
Bowling $24.58 $18
Haircut $33.69 $24.26
Beauty Salon $53.44 $45.56
Detailed Inverness Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Item Inverness Illinois
Ground Beef $5.28 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.42 $1.57
Milk $4.87 $4.67
Potatoes $4.9 $4.93
Pizza $13.41 $12.09
Beer $10.0 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.75 $3.7
Detailed Inverness Health costs vs. Illinois
Item Inverness Illinois
Optometrist $118.27 $125.68
Doctor $167.67 $135.78
Dentist $128.22 $113.29
Detailed Inverness Transportation costs vs. Illinois
Item Inverness Illinois
Gasoline $3.56 $3.46
Tire Balancing $70.87 $59.92
Detailed Inverness Utilities costs vs. Illinois
Item Inverness Illinois
All Electricity $148.58 $193.99
Phone $210.03 $192.25

Inverness SnackAbility

7.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 10/10
Housing 10/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 8.5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 9.5/10
Commute 5/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Inverness

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Inverness. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Schaumburg, IL has a cost of living index of 115, 0.6x Inverness.

  • Palatine, IL has a cost of living index of 113, 0.6x Inverness.

  • Hoffman Estates, IL has a cost of living index of 118, 0.7x Inverness.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Inverness
Schaumburg, IL 76,868 115 0.6x
Palatine, IL 66,293 113 0.6x
Hoffman Estates, IL 51,175 118 0.7x
Glenview, IL 47,752 146 0.8x
Elmhurst, IL 45,671 134 0.8x
Buffalo Grove, IL 42,891 126 0.7x
Park Ridge, IL 38,667 135 0.8x
Northbrook, IL 34,585 151 0.8x
Highland Park, IL 30,398 144 0.8x
Wilmette, IL 27,503 161 0.9x