Chicago, IL Cost of Living Index

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state rank#660
71/100
us rank#13,030

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Chicago cost of living index

IndexChicagoIllinoisNational
Cost of living index11495100
Goods & Services index10398100
Groceries index11698100
Health care index10799100
Housing index13487100
Transportation index113104100
Utilities index99100100
In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
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  • The cost of living in Chicago, IL is 20% greater than the Illinois average.
  • The cost of living in Chicago, IL is 14% greater than the national average.
  • Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
  • Gas
  • The price of gas in Chicago, IL is $3.99.
  • The price of gas in Chicago is 9.2% higher than the national average.
  • Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $4.55 per gallon.
  • Augusta, GA is the least expensive city for gas at $3.11 per gallon.
  • Coffee
  • The price of coffee in Chicago, IL is $6.49.
  • The price of coffee in Chicago is 25.9% higher than the national average.
  • Juneau, AK is the most expensive city for coffee at $7.29.
  • Waco, TX is the least expensive city for coffee at $2.79.
  • Pizza
  • The price of pizza in Chicago, IL is $8.00.
  • The price of pizza in Chicago is 11.8% lower than the national average.
  • Dothan, AL is the most expensive city for pizza at $14.79.
  • Ogden, UT is the least expensive city for pizza at $6.33.

Illinois average prices compared to national average

The average prices for Chicago, IL goods and services that are below the "0" percentile are lower compared to the national average. If the average prices are above the "0" percentile, they are higher compared to the national average.

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  • AV Jon posted a comment in Chicago, IL
  • March 10, 2011
I can agree that Chicago is definitely not the most affordable city in the US, but I do think there are some deals to be had in the Windy City. For one, beer and wine are definitely more affordable that some other larger cities:)

Large cities near Chicago, Illinois with cost of living score

#CityDistance (miles)Cost of Living ScoreUser Reviews
1. Cicero, IL4.25.8 /10
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2. Berwyn, IL5.75.8 /10
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3. Oak Park, IL6.55.8 /10
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4. Burbank, IL8.25.8 /10
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5. Oak Lawn, IL9.55.8 /10
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