Cost of Living in Addison, IL

Population 35,470 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

100
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Addison cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $318,000, rents near $1,238 a month.

Addison sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Naperville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Naperville's $510,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 104
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Addison

The median home value in Addison is $318,000 — 4% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,238/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,587/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Addison has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$318,000
4% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$365,438
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
6% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,037/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 67.1%
Renter-occupied 32.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,238
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,852/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.3 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.9%
Carpooled
14.0%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
11.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$87,587
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,697
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.6%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 41.2
Female median age 41

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
40%
Good air days/yr
234
Max AQI recorded
264
PM2.5 days
101
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Addison, IL?

Addison has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Addison, IL?

The median gross rent in Addison is $1,238 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Addison?

The median home value in Addison is $318,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Addison?

The median household income in Addison is $87,587 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Addison, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Addison is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Addison, IL affordable?

Addison is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 100 (100 = US average).