North Chicago, IL Cost of Living


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North Chicago cost of living score
97
Less expensive
3.0% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Illinois average
North Chicago, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Illinois.

North Chicago, IL

Housing costs in North Chicago?
A typical home costs $143,200, which is 57.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in North Chicago costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford North Chicago?
To live comfortably in North Chicago, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about North Chicago?
North Chicago, IL is an affordable place to live. The cost of living here is generally lower than most areas of the country. The median home price in the city is $100,000, which is far less than the national average. Renting an apartment also tends to be relatively inexpensive compared to other places in the United States. Groceries and other everyday items are inexpensive as well. In all, living in North Chicago can be a great way to save money on everyday costs while still enjoying a great quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNorth ChicagoIllinoisUnited States
  97.093.7100.0
  94.294100
  96.396.9100.0
  48.080.2100.0
  $143,200$241,700$338,100
  94.0%97.7%100.0%
  72.4106.2100.0
  141.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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