Zip 60625 (Chicago, IL) Cost of Living


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Chicago cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Chicago (zip 60625), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60625 (Chicago, IL)

Housing costs in Chicago?
A typical home costs $355,800, which is 5.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.2% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chicago costs $1,670 per month, which is 32.5% more than the national average of $1,260 and 16.2% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Chicago?
To live comfortably in Chicago (zip 60625), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $58,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chicago?
The cost of living in 60625 Chicago, IL is high compared to the national average. The median home price for this area is nearly $400,000 and rent prices are on the rise. Groceries, transportation and utilities also come at a premium here. Despite these high costs, the area is popular with young professionals who flock to this bustling city to take advantage of its many job opportunities and cultural attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChicagoIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  99.194100
  88.096.9100.0
  141.380.2100.0
  $355,800$241,700$338,100
  91.9%97.7%100.0%
  141.0106.2100.0
  139.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Lincoln Square is great for new families. However, once the children get old enough to play without close adult supervision, most people with the means decide to head  More

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