What is the cost of living in Winnetka, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Winnetka has an overall cost of living index of 216, which is 2.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Winnetka has a cost of living index that's 2.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Winnetka ranks as #335 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Winnetka ranks as the #1 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Winnetka Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Winnetka. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Winnetka is 98.
The Groceries index in Winnetka is 100.
The Health index in Winnetka is 483.
The Housing index in Winnetka is 103.
The Transportation index in Winnetka is 98.
The Utilities index in Winnetka is 101.
| Living Expense | Winnetka | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 483 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Winnetka Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Winnetka, 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 Winnetka is $1,818,304.
The Median Rent in Winnetka is $1,842.
The Median Income in Winnetka is $250,001.
The Home Value To Income in Winnetka is 7.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Winnetka is 0.09x.
Winnetka, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Winnetka Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Winnetka Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Winnetka Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Winnetka Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Winnetka
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Winnetka. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Evanston, IL has a cost of living index of 129, 0.6x Winnetka.
Skokie, IL has a cost of living index of 118, 0.5x Winnetka.
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 0.7x Winnetka.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Winnetka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | 76,340 | 129 | 0.6x |
| Skokie, IL | 66,219 | 118 | 0.5x |
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 0.7x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 0.6x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 0.6x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 0.6x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 0.7x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,398 | 144 | 0.7x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 0.7x |
| Morton Grove, IL | 24,619 | 128 | 0.6x |
