What is the cost of living in Northlake, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Northlake has an overall cost of living index of 102, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Northlake has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Northlake ranks as #163 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Northlake ranks as the #173 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Northlake Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Northlake. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Northlake is 101.
The Groceries index in Northlake is 96.
The Health index in Northlake is 106.
The Housing index in Northlake is 104.
The Transportation index in Northlake is 102.
The Utilities index in Northlake is 100.
| Living Expense | Northlake | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Northlake Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Northlake, 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 Northlake is $295,900.
The Median Rent in Northlake is $1,123.
The Median Income in Northlake is $83,892.
The Home Value To Income in Northlake is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Northlake is 0.16x.
Northlake, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Northlake Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Northlake Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Northlake Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Northlake Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Northlake
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Northlake. 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, 1.4x Northlake.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.3x Northlake.
Buffalo Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.2x Northlake.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Northlake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.4x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.3x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 1.2x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.3x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.5x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,398 | 144 | 1.4x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.6x |
| Melrose Park, IL | 24,549 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Deerfield, IL | 19,518 | 148 | 1.5x |
| Bensenville, IL | 18,603 | 107 | 1.0x |
