What is the cost of living in Lombard, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lombard has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Lombard has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Lombard ranks as #266 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Lombard ranks as the #70 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Lombard Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lombard. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lombard is 102.
The Groceries index in Lombard is 98.
The Health index in Lombard is 150.
The Housing index in Lombard is 105.
The Transportation index in Lombard is 102.
The Utilities index in Lombard is 103.
| Living Expense | Lombard | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 150 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Lombard Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lombard, 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 Lombard is $380,912.
The Median Rent in Lombard is $1,948.
The Median Income in Lombard is $100,362.
The Home Value To Income in Lombard is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lombard is 0.23x.
Lombard, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Lombard Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lombard Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lombard Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Lombard Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lombard
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lombard. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Arlington Heights, IL has a cost of living index of 125, 1.1x Lombard.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.1x Lombard.
Downers Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 124, 1.1x Lombard.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lombard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 76,005 | 125 | 1.1x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.1x |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,054 | 124 | 1.1x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.2x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.2x |
| Addison, IL | 35,489 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.3x |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 32,808 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.2x |
