Cost of Living in Warrenville, IL

Population 14,232 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Warrenville is a smaller Illinois community of around 14000 residents, where median household incomes of $99,028 and housing costs ($267,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Warrenville sits roughly 5 miles north of Naperville. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Naperville's $510,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 134

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

About the Cost of Living in Warrenville

The median home value in Warrenville is $266,500 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,759/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,028/year is 33% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Warrenville has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$266,500
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$342,919
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
34% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,181/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.6x
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 75.8%
Renter-occupied 24.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,759
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,373/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
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.6%
Carpooled
8.1%
Public transit
2.4%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
13.9%

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
$99,028
33% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,159
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Labor Force Participation
73.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.4%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 36.6
Female median age 37.6

💨 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 Warrenville, IL?

Warrenville has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Warrenville, IL?

The median gross rent in Warrenville is $1,759 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Warrenville?

The median home value in Warrenville is $266,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Warrenville?

The median household income in Warrenville is $99,028 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Warrenville, IL?

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

Is Warrenville, IL affordable?

Warrenville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

Warrenville at a Glance

Population
14,232
Median Income
$99,028
Home Value
$266,500
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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