Cost of Living in Burlington, IL

With a cost of living index of 95, Burlington, IL is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 16% above the Illinois state average of 80. Burlington is a small community of 479 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Burlington's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,196 (9% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $283,300 (7% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Burlington is $83,250, which is 11% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.