What is the cost of living in Riverdale, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Riverdale has an overall cost of living index of 87, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Riverdale has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Riverdale ranks as #43 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Riverdale ranks as the #293 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Riverdale Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Riverdale. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Riverdale is 102.
The Groceries index in Riverdale is 95.
The Health index in Riverdale is 63.
The Housing index in Riverdale is 99.
The Transportation index in Riverdale is 100.
The Utilities index in Riverdale is 104.
| Living Expense | Riverdale | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Riverdale Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Riverdale, 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 Riverdale is $108,120.
The Median Rent in Riverdale is $1,231.
The Median Income in Riverdale is $39,833.
The Home Value To Income in Riverdale is 2.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Riverdale is 0.37x.
Riverdale, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Riverdale Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Riverdale Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Riverdale Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Riverdale Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Riverdale
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Riverdale. 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, 1.3x Riverdale.
Darien, IL has a cost of living index of 120, 1.4x Riverdale.
Blue Island, IL has a cost of living index of 94, 1.1x Riverdale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Riverdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.3x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.4x |
| Blue Island, IL | 21,741 | 94 | 1.1x |
| South Holland, IL | 20,911 | 102 | 1.2x |
| Dolton, IL | 20,825 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Harvey, IL | 20,230 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,175 | 191 | 2.2x |
| La Grange, IL | 15,998 | 143 | 1.6x |
| Western Springs, IL | 13,446 | 156 | 1.8x |
| Palos Heights, IL | 12,152 | 120 | 1.4x |
