Naperville, Illinois has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,885 per month, while the typical home is valued around $540,200. Households earn a median of $155,105 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 27. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$155,105
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,885
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$540,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,480
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,581
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,781
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,294
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
104.3
Rents / Housing
111.0
Services
77.0
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $130,930 |
| Registered Nurse | $94,580 |
| Elementary Teacher | $73,950 |
| Electrician | $92,320 |
| Accountant | $92,100 |
| Plumber | $92,410 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $227,170 |
| Civil Engineer | $107,650 |
| Operations Manager | $142,650 |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,980 |
| Health Services Manager | $141,690 |
| Truck Driver | $64,990 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $111,810 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
150,692
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Census ACS
27.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,819
Per month
Avg Home Value
$378,422
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 60440 | — | $1,596 | $242,100 |
| ZIP 60504 | — | $1,806 | $258,700 |
| ZIP 60532 | — | $1,463 | $375,200 |
| ZIP 60540 | — | $1,806 | $482,200 |
| ZIP 60555 | — | $1,673 | $256,900 |
| ZIP 60563 | — | $1,729 | $409,400 |
| ZIP 60564 | — | $2,182 | $523,400 |
| ZIP 60565 | — | $1,797 | $463,600 |
| ZIP 60585 | — | $2,323 | $394,300 |
Healthcare Score
32.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.6%
Naperville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so Naperville is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Naperville is $1,885 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Naperville is $155,105 per year.
The median home value in Naperville is $540,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Naperville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
