Naperville, IL Cost Of Living
Naperville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Naperville, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Naperville has an overall cost of living index of 125 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Naperville has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Naperville ranks as #5,045 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Naperville ranks as the #1,374 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Naperville Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Naperville | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 190 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
Naperville, 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 | Naperville | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $424,800 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,546 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $127,648 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.15x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Naperville Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Naperville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.08 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $10.54 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.5 | $14.67 |
Detailed Naperville Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Naperville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.97 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.29 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.69 | $2.05 |
Detailed Naperville Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Naperville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $20.12 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $37.89 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.73 | $2.34 |
Detailed Naperville Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Naperville | 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 Naperville Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Naperville | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.4 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.78 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $130.12 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $191.29 | $175.64 |
Naperville SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Naperville
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Naperville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 199,326 | 96 | 0.8x |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 74,319 | 103 | 0.8x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,157 | 118 | 0.9x |
| Downers Grove, IL | 49,263 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 46,571 | 131 | 1.0x |
| Plainfield, IL | 44,857 | 115 | 0.9x |
| Bartlett, IL | 40,894 | 117 | 0.9x |
| Romeoville, IL | 39,644 | 103 | 0.8x |
| Woodridge, IL | 33,443 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.1x |
