Cost of Living in Campton Hills, IL

With a cost of living index of 121, Campton Hills, IL is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 21% more expensive than the national average and 41% above the Illinois state average of 80. Campton Hills is a smaller community of 10,724 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Campton Hills's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,424 (8% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $510,100 (67% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Campton Hills is $192,727, which is 156% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% 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.