What is the cost of living in Johnsburg, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Johnsburg has an overall cost of living index of 118, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Johnsburg has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Johnsburg ranks as #272 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Johnsburg ranks as the #64 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Johnsburg Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Johnsburg. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Johnsburg is 100.
The Groceries index in Johnsburg is 102.
The Health index in Johnsburg is 155.
The Housing index in Johnsburg is 101.
The Transportation index in Johnsburg is 101.
The Utilities index in Johnsburg is 98.
| Living Expense | Johnsburg | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 155 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Johnsburg Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Johnsburg, 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 Johnsburg is $393,344.
The Median Rent in Johnsburg is $1,128.
The Median Income in Johnsburg is $121,023.
The Home Value To Income in Johnsburg is 3.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Johnsburg is 0.11x.
Johnsburg, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Johnsburg Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Johnsburg Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Johnsburg Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Johnsburg Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Johnsburg
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Johnsburg. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Mundelein, IL has a cost of living index of 110, 0.9x Johnsburg.
Gurnee, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 0.9x Johnsburg.
McHenry, IL has a cost of living index of 105, 0.9x Johnsburg.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Johnsburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein, IL | 31,915 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Gurnee, IL | 30,510 | 111 | 0.9x |
| McHenry, IL | 28,074 | 105 | 0.9x |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 26,876 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Libertyville, IL | 20,525 | 133 | 1.1x |
| Lake Zurich, IL | 19,832 | 122 | 1.0x |
| Lindenhurst, IL | 14,417 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Fox Lake, IL | 11,131 | 100 | 0.8x |
| Hawthorn Woods, IL | 9,143 | 167 | 1.4x |
| Long Grove, IL | 8,305 | 182 | 1.5x |
