What is the cost of living in Norridge, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Norridge has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Norridge has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Norridge ranks as #266 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Norridge ranks as the #70 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Norridge Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Norridge. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Norridge is 101.
The Groceries index in Norridge is 99.
The Health index in Norridge is 164.
The Housing index in Norridge is 100.
The Transportation index in Norridge is 99.
The Utilities index in Norridge is 103.
| Living Expense | Norridge | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 164 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Norridge Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Norridge, 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 Norridge is $405,484.
The Median Rent in Norridge is $1,433.
The Median Income in Norridge is $87,807.
The Home Value To Income in Norridge is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Norridge is 0.2x.
Norridge, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Norridge Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Norridge Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Norridge Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Norridge Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Norridge
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Norridge. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.2x Norridge.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.1x Norridge.
Buffalo Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.1x Norridge.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Norridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.2x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.1x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.2x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.3x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,398 | 144 | 1.2x |
| Niles, IL | 30,064 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.4x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 24,549 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 23,868 | 112 | 1.0x |
