Willow Springs, IL Cost Of Living
Willow Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Willow Springs, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Willow Springs has an overall cost of living index of 127 which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Willow Springs has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Willow Springs ranks as #5,142 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Willow Springs ranks as the #1,277 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Willow Springs Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Willow Springs | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 164 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
Willow Springs, 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 | Willow Springs | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,600 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,199 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $98,664 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.2x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.15x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Willow Springs Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Willow Springs | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.85 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.76 | $14.67 |
Detailed Willow Springs Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Willow Springs | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.87 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.99 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.42 | $2.05 |
Detailed Willow Springs Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Willow Springs | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $27.76 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.57 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.46 | $2.34 |
Detailed Willow Springs Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Willow Springs | 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 Willow Springs Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Willow Springs | 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 Willow Springs
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Willow Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 147,734 | 125 | 1.0x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,157 | 118 | 0.9x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 46,571 | 131 | 1.0x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 37,431 | 131 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,741 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Darien, IL | 21,843 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,366 | 193 | 1.5x |
| Palos Hills, IL | 17,172 | 105 | 0.8x |
| Bridgeview, IL | 15,576 | 106 | 0.8x |
| Hickory Hills, IL | 14,253 | 110 | 0.9x |
