What is the cost of living in Woodstock, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Woodstock has an overall cost of living index of 99, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Woodstock has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Woodstock ranks as #135 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Woodstock ranks as the #201 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Woodstock Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Woodstock. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Woodstock is 102.
The Groceries index in Woodstock is 100.
The Health index in Woodstock is 100.
The Housing index in Woodstock is 99.
The Transportation index in Woodstock is 99.
The Utilities index in Woodstock is 97.
| Living Expense | Woodstock | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Woodstock Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Woodstock, 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 Woodstock is $326,639.
The Median Rent in Woodstock is $1,212.
The Median Income in Woodstock is $82,758.
The Home Value To Income in Woodstock is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Woodstock is 0.18x.
Woodstock, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Woodstock Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Woodstock Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Woodstock Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Woodstock Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Woodstock
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Woodstock. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Crystal Lake, IL has a cost of living index of 107, 1.1x Woodstock.
Algonquin, IL has a cost of living index of 117, 1.2x Woodstock.
Lake in the Hills, IL has a cost of living index of 113, 1.1x Woodstock.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Woodstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake, IL | 40,579 | 107 | 1.1x |
| Algonquin, IL | 30,067 | 117 | 1.2x |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 28,800 | 113 | 1.1x |
| McHenry, IL | 28,074 | 105 | 1.1x |
| Lake Zurich, IL | 19,832 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Round Lake, IL | 18,628 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Cary, IL | 17,923 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Wauconda, IL | 14,027 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Barrington, IL | 11,077 | 138 | 1.4x |
| Hawthorn Woods, IL | 9,143 | 167 | 1.7x |
