What is the cost of living in Lockport, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lockport has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Lockport has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Lockport ranks as #230 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Lockport ranks as the #106 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Lockport Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lockport. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lockport is 100.
The Groceries index in Lockport is 102.
The Health index in Lockport is 135.
The Housing index in Lockport is 103.
The Transportation index in Lockport is 98.
The Utilities index in Lockport is 102.
| Living Expense | Lockport | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Lockport Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lockport, 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 Lockport is $360,598.
The Median Rent in Lockport is $1,525.
The Median Income in Lockport is $111,981.
The Home Value To Income in Lockport is 3.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lockport is 0.16x.
Lockport, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Lockport Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lockport Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lockport Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lockport Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lockport
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lockport. 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, 1.2x Lockport.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.1x Lockport.
Romeoville, IL has a cost of living index of 108, 1.0x Lockport.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lockport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.2x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.1x |
| Romeoville, IL | 41,152 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.2x |
| New Lenox, IL | 28,006 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Homer Glen, IL | 24,529 | 121 | 1.1x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,407 | 122 | 1.1x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.1x |
| Crest Hill, IL | 20,628 | 102 | 0.9x |
| Lemont, IL | 17,820 | 123 | 1.1x |
