Cost of Living in Wood Dale, IL
Population 13,926 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Wood Dale a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $303,000.
Wood Dale sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Chicago — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Chicago's $315,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wood Dale
The median home value in Wood Dale is $303,400 — 1% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,652/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,408/year is 21% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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, Wood Dale has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wood Dale, IL?
Wood Dale has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.
What is average rent in Wood Dale, IL?
The median gross rent in Wood Dale is $1,652 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Wood Dale?
The median home value in Wood Dale is $303,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Wood Dale?
The median household income in Wood Dale is $90,408 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wood Dale, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wood Dale is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Wood Dale, IL affordable?
Wood Dale is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).
Wood Dale at a Glance
- Population
- 13,926
- Median Income
- $90,408
- Home Value
- $303,400
- Median Rent
- $1,652/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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