Cost of Living in Worth, IL
Population 10,731 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Worth a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $220,000. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Worth sits roughly 12 miles southwest of Chicago. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Chicago's $315,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Worth
The median home value in Worth is $220,200 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,164/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,998/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.4%, 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, Worth has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.
🏠 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
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💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Worth, IL?
Worth has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.
What is average rent in Worth, IL?
The median gross rent in Worth is $1,164 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Worth?
The median home value in Worth is $220,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Worth?
The median household income in Worth is $56,998 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Worth, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Worth is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Worth, IL affordable?
Yes, Worth is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.
Worth at a Glance
- Population
- 10,731
- Median Income
- $56,998
- Home Value
- $220,200
- Median Rent
- $1,164/mo
- Unemployment
- 11.4%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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