What is the cost of living in Lisle, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lisle has an overall cost of living index of 122, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Lisle has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Lisle ranks as #286 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Lisle ranks as the #50 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Lisle Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lisle. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lisle is 98.
The Groceries index in Lisle is 98.
The Health index in Lisle is 184.
The Housing index in Lisle is 100.
The Transportation index in Lisle is 100.
The Utilities index in Lisle is 105.
| Living Expense | Lisle | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 184 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 101 | 100 |
Lisle Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lisle, 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 Lisle is $425,025.
The Median Rent in Lisle is $1,658.
The Median Income in Lisle is $107,479.
The Home Value To Income in Lisle is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lisle is 0.19x.
Lisle, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Lisle Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lisle Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lisle Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lisle Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lisle
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lisle. 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 Lisle.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.0x Lisle.
Downers Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 124, 1.0x Lisle.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lisle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.1x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,054 | 124 | 1.0x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Bartlett, IL | 40,501 | 119 | 1.0x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.1x |
| Woodridge, IL | 33,941 | 116 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Westmont, IL | 23,724 | 115 | 0.9x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.0x |
