Cost of Living in Lisle, IL

Population 23,413 · 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

Under 25,000 residents gives Lisle a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $407,000.

Geographically, Lisle sits roughly 5 miles northeast of Naperville. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Naperville's $510,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 133
Rent 117

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

About the Cost of Living in Lisle

The median home value in Lisle is $407,000 — 33% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,540/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,173/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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, Lisle has a cost of living index of 127 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$407,000
33% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$414,928
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
17% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,885/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.0x
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 56.7%
Renter-occupied 43.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,540
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,154/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
30.4 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.4%
Carpooled
1.9%
Public transit
7.0%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
22.6%

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
$106,173
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,483
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
16% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.0%
Graduate degree 26.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37
Male median age 36.3
Female median age 38.4

💨 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 Lisle, IL?

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

What is average rent in Lisle, IL?

The median gross rent in Lisle is $1,540 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lisle?

The median home value in Lisle is $407,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lisle?

The median household income in Lisle is $106,173 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lisle, IL?

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

Is Lisle, IL affordable?

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

Lisle at a Glance

Population
23,413
Median Income
$106,173
Home Value
$407,000
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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