Cost of Living in Rosemont, IL

Population 4,145 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rosemont sits on the smaller end of the Illinois city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 14 miles northwest of Chicago, Rosemont falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Chicago's $315,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 132
Rent 84

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

About the Cost of Living in Rosemont

The median home value in Rosemont is $403,600 — 32% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,099/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,153/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 59.5°F and lows of 43.0°F, with about 38.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Rosemont has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$403,600
32% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$175,838
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
30.6x
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 18.9%
Renter-occupied 81.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,099
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,713/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
24.4 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.3%
Carpooled
15.5%
Public transit
2.8%
Walked
6.7%
Bicycle
2.0%
Work from home
2.9%

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
$69,153
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,521
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.6%
Graduate degree 5.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.9
Male median age 43.7
Female median age 44.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.5°F
Avg Low
43.0°F
Annual Precip
37.9"
Annual Snowfall
38.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323647597180858376634837
Low °F 192231405161666557453424
Precip" 1.991.972.453.754.494.103.714.253.193.432.422.11
Snow" 11.310.75.51.30.00.00.00.00.00.21.87.6

💨 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 Rosemont, IL?

Rosemont has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rosemont, IL?

The median gross rent in Rosemont is $1,099 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rosemont?

The median home value in Rosemont is $403,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Rosemont?

The median household income in Rosemont is $69,153 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rosemont, IL?

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

Is Rosemont, IL affordable?

Rosemont is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Rosemont?

Rosemont has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 43.0°F. Annual precipitation is 37.9". Average annual snowfall is 38.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Rosemont at a Glance

Population
4,145
Median Income
$69,153
Home Value
$403,600
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
59.5°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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