Elmwood Park, IL Cost of Living


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Elmwood Park cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Elmwood Park, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Elmwood Park, IL

Housing costs in Elmwood Park?
A typical home costs $293,300, which is 13.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.3% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elmwood Park costs $1,370 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Elmwood Park?
To live comfortably in Elmwood Park, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $56,160 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park, IL is an affordable place to live with a wide variety of housing options. The median home value in Elmwood Park is $206,500 with the median rent at $1,196, making it much more affordable than most other cities in Illinois. As a result, the cost of living in Elmwood Park is much lower than other cities in the state and offers many amenities for those looking for an affordable place to call home. Additionally, the city has low taxes and access to quality schools in order to further lower your overall cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElmwood ParkIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  97.594100
  88.096.9100.0
  107.380.2100.0
  $293,300$241,700$338,100
  95.9%97.7%100.0%
  137.8106.2100.0
  140.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've been living here about 3 years. When I moved houses were reasonably priced, now with Covid the prices have gone way up so it's now less affordable. It's close to  More

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