Park Ridge, IL Cost of Living


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Park Ridge cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Park Ridge, 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.

Park Ridge, IL

Housing costs in Park Ridge?
A typical home costs $445,900, which is 31.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 84.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Park Ridge costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Park Ridge?
To live comfortably in Park Ridge, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $85,320 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Park Ridge?
Park Ridge, IL is a great place to live for those who want an affordable cost of living. The median home value in Park Ridge is just under $400,000 and the median rent is around $1,700 per month. The cost of living in Park Ridge is 7% lower than the Chicago average, so residents can be sure that their money goes farther here. Additionally, there are many amenities located in the city, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, all of which offer competitive prices. Overall, Park Ridge offers an affordable cost of living for both renters and homeowners alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPark RidgeIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  10294100
  88.096.9100.0
  158.380.2100.0
  $445,900$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  129.5106.2100.0
  139.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Park Ridge is a friendly community with lots of events especially in the warm weather  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hemmingway complained that Oak Park was a city of broad lawns and narrow minds. He wouldn't have been so hard on Oak Park if he'd ever been to Park  More

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Good access to public transportation-2 train stations,nearby train to Chicago loop,close to O'Hare Field all plus. Older town layout with horse/buggy roads now main  More

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