Illinois


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About Illinois

Illinois is a Midwest state located in the Great Lakes region of the USA. It’s known for its sprawling landscape, which is dominated by rolling hills and lush farmland. Major cities include Chicago, home to the iconic Willis Tower, as well as Rockford and Bloomington. The state offers many attractions including the Shawnee National Forest and Starved Rock State Park. From historical monuments to its vibrant arts scene, there’s something for everyone in Illinois.

Location Details

State: Illinois
County: Cook, DuPage, 102 total
Metro Area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Peoria, 26 total
City: Chicago, Aurora, 1456 total
Zip Codes: 60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60804, 60617, 60625, 60608, 1392 total
Cost of Living: -6.3% lower

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Illinois Cost of Living
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$241,700
-39.9% lower than avg
$72,563
+4.9% higher than avg
$1,260 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-13.5% lower than avg
Illinois Crime
30.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Illinois, Illinois
$46,440
for a family
$42,800
for a single person
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Over 3 years ago

Dont move to Illinois, I moved here over 11 years ago, I was shocked to find out how rude and whiny people are that live here, the mid west was suppose to be such a good  More

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I just want to say being a resident in Illinois for over 50 years, if you are a fairly hard working person of average intelligence, Illinois is probably one of the best  More

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I have lived in illinois my whole life (31years) and the ever increasing taxes and fees are killing me. Rent keeps on going up because of all the tax increases every  More

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