Cost of Living in Schiller Park, IL

Population 11,454 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

91
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 Schiller Park a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $276,000.

Geographically, Schiller Park sits roughly 13 miles northwest of Chicago. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Chicago's $315,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 91
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Schiller Park

The median home value in Schiller Park is $276,200 — 9% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,214/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,473/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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, Schiller Park has a cost of living index of 91 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$276,200
9% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$298,748
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
8% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,825/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
Favors buying
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 53.4%
Renter-occupied 46.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,214
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,828/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
30.0 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.1%
Carpooled
7.6%
Public transit
2.6%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$67,473
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,079
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.8%
Graduate degree 6.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.9
Male median age 36.8
Female median age 37

💨 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 Schiller Park, IL?

Schiller Park has a cost index of 91 (100 = national average). It is 9% below the national average.

What is average rent in Schiller Park, IL?

The median gross rent in Schiller Park is $1,214 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Schiller Park?

The median home value in Schiller Park is $276,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Schiller Park?

The median household income in Schiller Park is $67,473 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Schiller Park, IL?

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

Is Schiller Park, IL affordable?

Schiller Park is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 91 (100 = US average).

Schiller Park at a Glance

Population
11,454
Median Income
$67,473
Home Value
$276,200
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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