Cost of Living in Winfield, IL

Population 9,982 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

114
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Winfield 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.

Geographically, Winfield sits roughly 9 miles north of Naperville. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Naperville's $510,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 119
Rent 105

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

About the Cost of Living in Winfield

The median home value in Winfield is $363,400 — 19% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,381/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $143,102/year is 92% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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%. Overall, Winfield has a cost of living index of 114 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$363,400
19% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$444,962
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
5% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.9x
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 93.3%
Renter-occupied 6.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,381
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,995/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
32.2 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.0%
Carpooled
3.6%
Public transit
4.9%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
23.0%

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
$143,102
92% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,130
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
3% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.9%
Graduate degree 25.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46
Male median age 43
Female median age 49

💨 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 Winfield, IL?

Winfield has a cost index of 114 (100 = national average). It is 14% above the national average.

What is average rent in Winfield, IL?

The median gross rent in Winfield is $1,381 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Winfield?

The median home value in Winfield is $363,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Winfield?

The median household income in Winfield is $143,102 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Winfield, IL?

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

Is Winfield, IL affordable?

Winfield is above average in cost of living, with an index of 114 — about 14% higher than the national average.

Winfield at a Glance

Population
9,982
Median Income
$143,102
Home Value
$363,400
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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