Cost of Living in La Grange Park, IL

Population 13,227 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

127
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

La Grange Park is a smaller Illinois community of around 13000 residents, where median household incomes of $119,115 and housing costs ($428,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, La Grange Park sits roughly 10 miles west of Chicago. Median home values run roughly 36% higher than Chicago's $315,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 140
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in La Grange Park

The median home value in La Grange Park is $427,800 — 40% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,423/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $119,115/year is 60% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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, La Grange Park has a cost of living index of 127 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$427,800
40% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$463,501
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.1x
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 74.7%
Renter-occupied 25.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,423
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,037/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
31.3 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.8%
Carpooled
4.3%
Public transit
7.3%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
19.1%

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
$119,115
60% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,038
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.6%
Graduate degree 27.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.5
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 42.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
28.5%
Good air days/yr
223
Max AQI recorded
252
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in La Grange Park, IL?

La Grange Park has a cost index of 127 (100 = national average). It is 27% above the national average.

What is average rent in La Grange Park, IL?

The median gross rent in La Grange Park is $1,423 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in La Grange Park?

The median home value in La Grange Park is $427,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in La Grange Park?

The median household income in La Grange Park is $119,115 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in La Grange Park, IL?

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

Is La Grange Park, IL affordable?

La Grange Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 127 — about 27% higher than the national average.

La Grange Park at a Glance

Population
13,227
Median Income
$119,115
Home Value
$427,800
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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