What is the cost of living in Posen, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Posen has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Posen has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Posen ranks as #121 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Posen ranks as the #215 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Posen Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Posen. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Posen is 99.
The Groceries index in Posen is 99.
The Health index in Posen is 87.
The Housing index in Posen is 106.
The Transportation index in Posen is 96.
The Utilities index in Posen is 103.
| Living Expense | Posen | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 87 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Posen Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Posen, 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 Posen is $188,148.
The Median Rent in Posen is $1,372.
The Median Income in Posen is $73,051.
The Home Value To Income in Posen is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Posen is 0.23x.
Posen, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Posen Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Posen Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Posen Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Posen Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Posen
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Posen. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Tinley Park, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Posen.
Westmont, IL has a cost of living index of 115, 1.2x Posen.
Darien, IL has a cost of living index of 120, 1.2x Posen.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Posen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Westmont, IL | 23,724 | 115 | 1.2x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Blue Island, IL | 21,741 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Harvey, IL | 20,230 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,175 | 191 | 2.0x |
| La Grange, IL | 15,998 | 143 | 1.5x |
| Midlothian, IL | 13,948 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Western Springs, IL | 13,446 | 156 | 1.6x |
| River Forest, IL | 11,992 | 151 | 1.6x |
