Cost of living
Cost of living in Chicago, IL
Typical rent
+5.1% on a year earlier
$2,253/mo
Typical home
median county
$341,837
Family budget, 2 adults 2 children
$117,547/yr
Median pay, all jobs
Illinois, statewide
$51,960
Zillow, EPI, BLS, 2025 to 2026
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