West Chicago, IL Cost of Living


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West Chicago cost of living score
108.1
More expensive
8.1% higher
than the US average
15.4% higher
than the Illinois average
West Chicago, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% higher than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

West Chicago, IL

Housing costs in West Chicago?
A typical home costs $307,800, which is 9.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.3% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Chicago costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford West Chicago?
To live comfortably in West Chicago, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Chicago?
West Chicago, IL is a city with an affordable cost of living. The overall cost of living index in the city is just below the national average, giving residents plenty of options when it comes to finding comfortable and affordable housing. In addition, essential goods and services like groceries and utilities are also priced lower than the national average, making West Chicago an attractive option for young professionals or those looking to save money. With a wide variety of restaurants, shopping outlets, parks and entertainment venues, residents can enjoy the best of what the city has to offer without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest ChicagoIllinoisUnited States
  108.193.7100.0
  97.394100
  94.496.9100.0
  93.380.2100.0
  $307,800$241,700$338,100
  100.4%97.7%100.0%
  111.9106.2100.0
  140.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I moved to West Chicago 11 years ago. We love it here. It has a small town feel in Big Dupage County. The town holds a community festival called  More

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