Lakemoor, IL Cost Of Living

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

Cost of living in Lakemoor, Illinois

Cost of living in Lakemoor 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 Lakemoor 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:

106 Cost of living index 1.1x higher vs US
#194 Cheapest in Illinois (of 336)
#3,167 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$283,780 Median home value
$1,726 Median rent
$100,414 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Lakemoor, IL?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lakemoor has an overall cost of living index of 106, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Illinois, Lakemoor has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.

The standard of living in Lakemoor ranks as #194 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Lakemoor ranks as the #142 most expensive place in the Prairie State.

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Lakemoor Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois

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

  • The Services index in Lakemoor is 103.

  • The Groceries index in Lakemoor is 99.

  • The Health index in Lakemoor is 123.

  • The Housing index in Lakemoor is 98.

  • The Transportation index in Lakemoor is 101.

  • The Utilities index in Lakemoor is 97.

Living Expense Lakemoor Illinois National Average
Overall 106 98 100
Services 103 99 100
Groceries 99 99 100
Health 123 96 100
Housing 98 101 100
Transportation 101 99 100
Utilities 97 101 100

Lakemoor Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages

Services
Lakemoor 103
Illinois avg 99
Groceries
Lakemoor 99
Illinois avg 99
Health
Lakemoor 123
Illinois avg 96
Housing
Lakemoor 98
Illinois avg 101
Transportation
Lakemoor 101
Illinois avg 99
Utilities
Lakemoor 97
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

Lakemoor, IL Housing Cost Breakdown

$283,780Median Home Value
$1,726Median Rent
$100,414Median 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 Lakemoor is $283,780.

  • The Median Rent in Lakemoor is $1,726.

  • The Median Income in Lakemoor is $100,414.

  • The Home Value To Income in Lakemoor is 2.8x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Lakemoor is 0.21x.

Statistic Lakemoor Illinois United States
Median Home Value $283,780 $285,735 $332,700
Median Rent $1,726 $1,274 $1,413
Median Income $100,414 $83,390 $80,734
Home Value To Income 2.8x 3.4x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.21x 0.18x 0.21x

Lakemoor, IL Costs By Category

Detailed Lakemoor Services costs vs. Illinois
Item Lakemoor 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 Lakemoor Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Item Lakemoor 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 Lakemoor Health costs vs. Illinois
Item Lakemoor Illinois
Optometrist $118.27 $125.68
Doctor $167.67 $135.78
Dentist $128.22 $113.29
Detailed Lakemoor Transportation costs vs. Illinois
Item Lakemoor Illinois
Gasoline $3.56 $3.46
Tire Balancing $70.87 $59.92
Detailed Lakemoor Utilities costs vs. Illinois
Item Lakemoor Illinois
All Electricity $148.58 $193.99
Phone $210.03 $192.25

Lakemoor SnackAbility

6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 6/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 4/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lakemoor

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

  • Hoffman Estates, IL has a cost of living index of 118, 1.1x Lakemoor.

  • Buffalo Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.2x Lakemoor.

  • McHenry, IL has a cost of living index of 105, 1.0x Lakemoor.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Lakemoor
Hoffman Estates, IL 51,175 118 1.1x
Buffalo Grove, IL 42,891 126 1.2x
McHenry, IL 28,074 105 1.0x
Vernon Hills, IL 26,876 126 1.2x
Libertyville, IL 20,525 133 1.3x
Lake Zurich, IL 19,832 122 1.2x
Round Lake, IL 18,628 106 1.0x
Lindenhurst, IL 14,417 110 1.0x
Hawthorn Woods, IL 9,143 167 1.6x
Long Grove, IL 8,305 182 1.7x