| | Blue Island, IL | Alsip, IL | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.7 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Health | 88.0 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 54.2 | 77.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $175,000 | $232,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 136.6 | 132.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.3 | 140.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Blue Island 
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If you enjoy crime, pollution , rats, unemployment, corruption, overcrowded schools and subpar city services bad streets and alleys then by all means stay or move in. More
I've lived in Blue Island for about 20 years, and I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else. The community is welcoming, the housing is unique and charming, and we are a More
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i live in alsip,il. i have lived here 25yrs. one of the best things about alsip is that the housing prices are reasonable compared to other comparable cities that are More
I've always preferred the south suburbs compared to ever living in the dirty city of Chicago. Alsip has great apartments and great condos, but most of the residents are More
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