Cost of Living in Bedford Park, IL

With a cost of living index of 111, Bedford Park, IL is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 11% more expensive than the national average and 32% above the Illinois state average of 80. Bedford Park is a small community of 594 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bedford Park's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,771 (34% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $266,800 (12% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Bedford Park is $111,250, which is 48% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.