What is the cost of living in New Lenox, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, New Lenox has an overall cost of living index of 115, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, New Lenox has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in New Lenox ranks as #258 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies New Lenox ranks as the #78 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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New Lenox Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in New Lenox. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in New Lenox is 99.
The Groceries index in New Lenox is 96.
The Health index in New Lenox is 155.
The Housing index in New Lenox is 101.
The Transportation index in New Lenox is 102.
The Utilities index in New Lenox is 98.
| Living Expense | New Lenox | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 155 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
New Lenox Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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New Lenox, 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 New Lenox is $440,655.
The Median Rent in New Lenox is $1,431.
The Median Income in New Lenox is $140,865.
The Home Value To Income in New Lenox is 3.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in New Lenox is 0.12x.
New Lenox, IL Costs By Category
Detailed New Lenox Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed New Lenox Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed New Lenox Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed New Lenox Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around New Lenox
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around New Lenox. 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 New Lenox.
Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x New Lenox.
Tinley Park, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.0x New Lenox.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. New Lenox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.2x |
| Orland Park, IL | 57,916 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,054 | 124 | 1.1x |
| Lockport, IL | 26,409 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Homer Glen, IL | 24,529 | 121 | 1.1x |
| Westmont, IL | 23,724 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Frankfort, IL | 20,651 | 130 | 1.1x |
| Crest Hill, IL | 20,628 | 102 | 0.9x |
