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Cost of Living in Chicago, IL

107.4
Above Average · National average is 100

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$71,673
Median Income
$1,314/mo
Median Rent
$304,500
Median Home
2,721,914
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
117.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
100
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
108
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
91.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
104
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,025
est.
$1,156
est.
$1,314$1,682
est.
$1,918
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Chicago with cities in the area

Cicero, IL
Affordable
90.8
Stickney, IL
Affordable
90.3
Forest View, IL
Affordable
92.3
Berwyn, IL
Average
97.2
Hometown, IL
Very Affordable
66.4
Oak Park, IL
Expensive
127.1
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