Zip 60634 (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 60634), 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 60634 (Chicago, IL)

Housing costs in Chicago?
A typical home costs $298,600, which is 11.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chicago costs $1,370 per month, which is 8.7% more than the national average of $1,260 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Chicago?
To live comfortably in Chicago (zip 60634), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $57,240 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chicago?
The cost of living in 60634 Chicago, IL is slightly higher than the national average. The median home value is $244,500 and the median household income is around $58,000. Rent in the area averages $1,750 for a one-bedroom apartment. Eating out can be expensive with meals costing up to $30 in some areas. Transportation costs can also be high, with gas prices averaging around $3 per gallon. Generally speaking, living in 60634 Chicago, IL is not cheap but offers many amenities that make it worth the expense.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChicagoIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  97.994100
  88.096.9100.0
  115.680.2100.0
  $298,600$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  143.5106.2100.0
  139.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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