Cost of Living in Stickney, IL
Population 6,957 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Stickney 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.
Stickney sits roughly 5 miles west of Chicago — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Chicago's $315,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Stickney
The median home value in Stickney is $236,000 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,114/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,307/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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 60.3°F and lows of 44.1°F. Overall, Stickney has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.
Stickney has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 37 | 48 | 60 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 19 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 52 | 62 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 35 | 25 |
| Precip" | 1.48 | 1.46 | 1.88 | 3.57 | 4.09 | 4.01 | 3.55 | 3.99 | 2.77 | 3.48 | 2.35 | 1.79 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Stickney, IL?
Stickney has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.
What is average rent in Stickney, IL?
The median gross rent in Stickney is $1,114 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Stickney?
The median home value in Stickney is $236,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Stickney?
The median household income in Stickney is $67,307 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Stickney, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Stickney is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Stickney, IL affordable?
Yes, Stickney is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Stickney?
Stickney has average high temperatures of 60.3°F and average lows of 44.1°F. Annual precipitation is 34.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Stickney at a Glance
- Population
- 6,957
- Median Income
- $67,307
- Home Value
- $236,000
- Median Rent
- $1,114/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 60.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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