What is the cost of living in Winfield, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Winfield has an overall cost of living index of 128, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Winfield has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Winfield ranks as #302 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Winfield ranks as the #34 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Winfield Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Winfield. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Winfield is 101.
The Groceries index in Winfield is 100.
The Health index in Winfield is 191.
The Housing index in Winfield is 98.
The Transportation index in Winfield is 99.
The Utilities index in Winfield is 103.
| Living Expense | Winfield | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 191 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Winfield Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Winfield, 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 Winfield is $456,206.
The Median Rent in Winfield is $1,493.
The Median Income in Winfield is $135,795.
The Home Value To Income in Winfield is 3.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Winfield is 0.13x.
Winfield, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Winfield Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Winfield Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Winfield Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Winfield Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Winfield
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Winfield. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Naperville, IL has a cost of living index of 133, 1.0x Winfield.
Arlington Heights, IL has a cost of living index of 125, 1.0x Winfield.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.0x Winfield.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Winfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.0x |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 76,005 | 125 | 1.0x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.0x |
| Lombard, IL | 43,619 | 117 | 0.9x |
| Bartlett, IL | 40,501 | 119 | 0.9x |
| Carol Stream, IL | 39,460 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.1x |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 32,808 | 108 | 0.8x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.1x |
