What is the cost of living in Woodridge, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Woodridge has an overall cost of living index of 116, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Woodridge has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Woodridge ranks as #263 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Woodridge ranks as the #73 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Woodridge Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Woodridge. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Woodridge is 96.
The Groceries index in Woodridge is 101.
The Health index in Woodridge is 149.
The Housing index in Woodridge is 99.
The Transportation index in Woodridge is 99.
The Utilities index in Woodridge is 95.
| Living Expense | Woodridge | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Woodridge Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Woodridge, 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 Woodridge is $404,091.
The Median Rent in Woodridge is $1,494.
The Median Income in Woodridge is $101,000.
The Home Value To Income in Woodridge is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Woodridge is 0.18x.
Woodridge, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Woodridge Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Woodridge Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Woodridge Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Woodridge Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Woodridge
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Woodridge. 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, 1.1x Woodridge.
Bolingbrook, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.0x Woodridge.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.1x Woodridge.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Woodridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.1x |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 74,096 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.1x |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,054 | 124 | 1.1x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.2x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.2x |
| Westmont, IL | 23,724 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,407 | 122 | 1.1x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Lemont, IL | 17,820 | 123 | 1.1x |
