What is the cost of living in Maywood, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Maywood has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Maywood has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Maywood ranks as #107 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Maywood ranks as the #229 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Maywood Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Maywood. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Maywood is 99.
The Groceries index in Maywood is 100.
The Health index in Maywood is 90.
The Housing index in Maywood is 101.
The Transportation index in Maywood is 97.
The Utilities index in Maywood is 97.
| Living Expense | Maywood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Maywood Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Maywood, 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 Maywood is $242,540.
The Median Rent in Maywood is $1,209.
The Median Income in Maywood is $68,815.
The Home Value To Income in Maywood is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Maywood is 0.21x.
Maywood, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Maywood Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Maywood Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Maywood Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Maywood Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Maywood
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Maywood. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Oak Park, IL has a cost of living index of 125, 1.3x Maywood.
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.5x Maywood.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.4x Maywood.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Maywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 53,292 | 125 | 1.3x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.5x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.4x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.4x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.6x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.4x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.7x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 24,549 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Deerfield, IL | 19,518 | 148 | 1.6x |
| Bellwood, IL | 18,256 | 98 | 1.0x |
