Cost of Living in Woodridge, IL
Population 33,889 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Woodridge lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $345,000 — 13% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Illinois.
Woodridge sits roughly 6 miles east of Naperville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Naperville's $510,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Woodridge
The median home value in Woodridge is $345,200 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,547/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,263/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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, Woodridge has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Woodridge, IL?
Woodridge has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.
What is average rent in Woodridge, IL?
The median gross rent in Woodridge is $1,547 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Woodridge?
The median home value in Woodridge is $345,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Woodridge?
The median household income in Woodridge is $97,263 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Woodridge, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodridge is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Woodridge, IL affordable?
Woodridge is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.
Woodridge at a Glance
- Population
- 33,889
- Median Income
- $97,263
- Home Value
- $345,200
- Median Rent
- $1,547/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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