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Cost of Living in Wilton Center, IL

Population: 141 | Illinois

98
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Wilton Center is 2% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
88
Home Values
102
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Wilton Center, IL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 98, Wilton Center, IL is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 18% above the Illinois state average of 80. Wilton Center is a small community of 141 residents.

The median household income in Wilton Center is $93,571, which is 25% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Wilton Center. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.1°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches spread over roughly 121 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$93,571
vs US Median ($75,149)
+25%

Housing

Median Home Value
$268,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,850/mo

Everyday Prices in Wilton Center

BLS Average Prices for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.20
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🥚
$2.61
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+4% vs US
🥛
$4.20
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🍞
$1.93
Bread (white)
per lb
+4% vs US
🍗
$4.32
Chicken breast
per lb
+4% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US

Climate in Wilton Center

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.1°F
Avg Temperature
34.4"
Rainfall / Year
121d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 33 37 48 60 71 81 85 83 76 63 49 38
Avg °F 26 30 40 51 62 72 76 75 68 55 42 31
Low °F 19 23 32 41 52 62 68 66 59 47 35 25
Rain" 1.5 1.5 1.9 3.6 4.1 4.0 3.6 4.0 2.8 3.5 2.4 1.8

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