Cost of Living in Hillside, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
122.7
100 = national avg
+22.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$53,984
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$127,598
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing151.5
Food104.1
Transportation108.2
Healthcare103.3
Utilities112.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,581
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,781
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hillside is 122.7, which is 22.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 151.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $53,984 per year to cover basic expenses.