Cost Of Living in West Brooklyn, IL

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8%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

28%

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	West Brooklyn	Illinois	National
Cost of living	92	98	100
Groceries	101	100	100
Health care	99	100	100
Housing	72	95	100
Transportation	102	101	100
Utilities	100	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	101	100	100
Household Items	102	100	100
Education & Childcare	96	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in West Brooklyn is 7% lower than the Illinois average
The cost of living in West Brooklyn is 8% lower than the national average
West Brooklyn housing is 28% 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	$81,275	$6,773	$1,896	$2,438
Renters	$126,471	$10,539	$2,951	$3,795

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Compton, IL	277	84	15.9%
Franklin Grove, IL	975	86	14.1%
La Moille, IL	825	87	13.3%
Amboy, IL	2,539	87	12.7%
Ashton, IL	860	89	11.5%
West Brooklyn, IL	193	92	8.2%

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West Brooklyn, IL	193	92	8.2%