Montgomery, IL Cost Of Living
Montgomery's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Montgomery, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Montgomery has an overall cost of living index of 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Montgomery has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Montgomery ranks as #3,263 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Montgomery ranks as the #3,156 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Montgomery Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Montgomery | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
Montgomery, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Montgomery | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,900 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,454 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $99,208 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.3x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.18x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Montgomery Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Montgomery | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.08 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $10.54 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.5 | $14.67 |
Detailed Montgomery Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Montgomery | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.97 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.29 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.69 | $2.05 |
Detailed Montgomery Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Montgomery | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $20.12 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $37.89 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.73 | $2.34 |
Detailed Montgomery Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Montgomery | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.81 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.98 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.53 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $107.11 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $157.4 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $103.57 | $99.13 |
Detailed Montgomery Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Montgomery | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.4 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.78 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $130.12 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $191.29 | $175.64 |
Montgomery SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Montgomery
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Montgomery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 199,326 | 96 | 1.0x |
| Naperville, IL | 147,734 | 125 | 1.2x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,157 | 118 | 1.2x |
| Downers Grove, IL | 49,263 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Plainfield, IL | 44,857 | 115 | 1.1x |
| Bartlett, IL | 40,894 | 117 | 1.2x |
| Carol Stream, IL | 39,447 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Oswego, IL | 35,470 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Woodridge, IL | 33,443 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.3x |
