Naperville, IL Cost of Living


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Naperville cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
Naperville, 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.

Naperville, IL

Housing costs in Naperville?
A typical home costs $493,300, which is 45.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 104.1% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Naperville costs $1,950 per month, which is 36.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.4% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Naperville?
To live comfortably in Naperville, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $94,680 for a family, and $68,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Naperville?
Living in Naperville, IL comes with a higher cost of living than the national average. According to data from 2017-2018, the cost of living in Naperville is 121.8 compared to the US average of 100. This means that basic goods and services are 21.8% more expensive in Naperville than they are nationally. Moreover, the median house value is $493,300 which is significantly higher than the US median house value of $338,100. Thus, it can be concluded that Naperville is an expensive place to live but offers a quality lifestyle with its strong economy and abundance of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNapervilleIllinoisUnited States
  108.193.7100.0
  101.794100
  94.496.9100.0
  148.580.2100.0
  $493,300$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  126.9106.2100.0
  140.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 6 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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