Lombard, IL Cost of Living


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Lombard cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
Lombard, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Lombard, IL

Housing costs in Lombard?
A typical home costs $308,400, which is 8.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.6% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lombard costs $1,800 per month, which is 25.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.0% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Lombard?
To live comfortably in Lombard, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lombard?
The cost of living in Lombard, IL is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. According to the Cost of Living Index, Lombard has a score of 115.5 which indicates that it is 15.5% more expensive than the national average. Housing costs, transportation costs and utility costs are some of the highest expenses contributing to this higher cost of living. However, Lombard offers plenty of opportunities for employment and entertainment as well as access to quality education and healthcare. This makes it an attractive place to live despite its slightly higher cost of living compared to other areas in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLombardIllinoisUnited States
  108.193.7100.0
  97.894100
  94.496.9100.0
  100.180.2100.0
  $308,400$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  120.4106.2100.0
  141.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and  More

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Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property  More

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Very low crime rate. Love  More

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