What is the cost of living in Wood Dale, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Wood Dale has an overall cost of living index of 112, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Wood Dale has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Wood Dale ranks as #239 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Wood Dale ranks as the #97 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Wood Dale Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Wood Dale. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Wood Dale is 99.
The Groceries index in Wood Dale is 98.
The Health index in Wood Dale is 143.
The Housing index in Wood Dale is 99.
The Transportation index in Wood Dale is 99.
The Utilities index in Wood Dale is 98.
| Living Expense | Wood Dale | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 143 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Wood Dale Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale is $347,553.
The Median Rent in Wood Dale is $1,675.
The Median Income in Wood Dale is $91,382.
The Home Value To Income in Wood Dale is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Wood Dale is 0.22x.
Wood Dale, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Wood Dale Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Wood Dale Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Wood Dale Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Wood Dale Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Wood Dale
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Wood Dale. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Glenview, IL has a cost of living index of 146, 1.3x Wood Dale.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.2x Wood Dale.
Buffalo Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.1x Wood Dale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Wood Dale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,752 | 146 | 1.3x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.2x |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 42,891 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Park Ridge, IL | 38,667 | 135 | 1.2x |
| Addison, IL | 35,489 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Northbrook, IL | 34,585 | 151 | 1.3x |
| Highland Park, IL | 30,398 | 144 | 1.3x |
| Wilmette, IL | 27,503 | 161 | 1.4x |
| Roselle, IL | 22,752 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,457 | 120 | 1.1x |
