What is the cost of living in Itasca, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Itasca has an overall cost of living index of 124, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Itasca has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Itasca ranks as #290 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Itasca ranks as the #46 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Itasca Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Itasca. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Itasca is 100.
The Groceries index in Itasca is 98.
The Health index in Itasca is 177.
The Housing index in Itasca is 100.
The Transportation index in Itasca is 100.
The Utilities index in Itasca is 99.
| Living Expense | Itasca | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 177 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Itasca Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Itasca, 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 Itasca is $443,025.
The Median Rent in Itasca is $1,892.
The Median Income in Itasca is $114,294.
The Home Value To Income in Itasca is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Itasca is 0.2x.
Itasca, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Itasca Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Itasca Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Itasca Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Itasca Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Itasca
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Itasca. 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, 0.9x Itasca.
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.2x Itasca.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.1x Itasca.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Itasca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg, IL | 76,868 | 115 | 0.9x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.2x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 1.0x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.1x |
| Hanover Park, IL | 36,732 | 109 | 0.9x |
| Addison, IL | 35,489 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.2x |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 32,808 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,398 | 144 | 1.2x |
