Cost of Living in Crest Hill, IL

With a cost of living index of 96, Crest Hill, IL is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 16% above the Illinois state average of 80. Crest Hill is a smaller community of 19,754 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Crest Hill's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,386 (5% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $222,600 (27% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% 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.