Cost of Living in Boulder Hill, IL

With a cost of living index of 108, Boulder Hill, IL is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 8% more expensive than the national average and 29% above the Illinois state average of 80. Boulder Hill is a smaller community of 9,127 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Boulder Hill's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,759 (33% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $233,100 (24% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Boulder Hill is $76,935, which is 2% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.