Cost Of Living in Broadview, IL

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1%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

5%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Broadview	Illinois	National
Cost of living	99	98	100
Groceries	101	100	100
Health care	98	100	100
Housing	95	95	100
Transportation	103	101	100
Utilities	100	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	100	100	100
Household Items	102	100	100
Education & Childcare	100	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Broadview is 1% higher than the Illinois average
The cost of living in Broadview is 1% lower than the national average
Broadview housing is 5% lower than the national average
Illinois general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
Illinois state income tax is 91% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$107,582	$8,965	$2,510	$3,228
Renters	$48,418	$4,035	$1,130	$1,453

The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Broadview, IL, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Broadview homeowners, is $107,582. This would allow for a maximum of $2,510 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $48,418 which would result in a maximum of $1,130 to be spent on rental costs.

Illinois Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Illinois	6.25%	10.25%

Illinois Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Illinois	4.95%	4.95%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Hodgkins, IL	1,817	83	16.9%
Hometown, IL	4,350	89	11.2%
Robbins, IL	5,241	89	10.5%
Riverdale, IL	12,878	89	10.8%
Calumet Park, IL	8,694	93	7.5%
Broadview, IL	7,841	99	0.9%

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Broadview, IL	7,841	99	0.9%