Westchester, IL Cost Of Living
Westchester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Westchester, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Westchester has an overall cost of living index of 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Westchester has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Westchester ranks as #4,494 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Westchester ranks as the #1,925 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Westchester Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Westchester | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 127 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
Westchester, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Westchester | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,900 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,474 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $88,861 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.8x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Westchester Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Westchester | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.85 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.76 | $14.67 |
Detailed Westchester Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Westchester | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.87 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.99 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.42 | $2.05 |
Detailed Westchester Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Westchester | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $27.76 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.57 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.46 | $2.34 |
Detailed Westchester Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Westchester | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.23 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.0 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.61 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $96.76 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $104.96 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $101.82 | $99.13 |
Detailed Westchester Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Westchester | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.51 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.85 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $131.89 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $203.16 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Westchester
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Westchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 53,157 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,218 | 147 | 1.3x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 46,571 | 131 | 1.1x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 37,431 | 131 | 1.1x |
| Northbrook, IL | 33,216 | 156 | 1.4x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.1x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,114 | 166 | 1.4x |
| Maywood, IL | 23,351 | 98 | 0.9x |
| Bellwood, IL | 18,799 | 99 | 0.9x |
| Brookfield, IL | 18,520 | 110 | 1.0x |
