Cost of Living in Island Lake, IL

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6%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
20%
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 Island Lake Illinois National
Cost of living10698100
Groceries101100100
Health care101100100
Housing12095100
Transportation100101100
Utilities9999100
Lifestyle & Entertainment99100100
Household Items102100100
Education & Childcare100100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Island Lake is 8% higher than the Illinois average
  • The cost of living in Island Lake is 6% higher than the national average
  • Island Lake housing is 20% higher 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$131,714$10,976$3,073$3,952
      Renters$116,999$9,750$2,730$3,510
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake homeowners, is $131,714. This would allow for a maximum of $3,073 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $116,999 which would result in a maximum of $2,730 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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      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.
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