Cost of Living in Illinois
The cost of living in Illinois is 9% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Illinois | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 20% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 7% lower |
| Food | 2% lower |
| Healthcare | 3% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
Summary
The cost of living in Illinois is 9% lower than the national average. Housing is 20% lower than the national average, while utilities are 7% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 5% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 5% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 3% lower in Illinois compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 5% lower.
The Cost of Living in Illinois Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Illinois’s 5 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Illinois varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Illinois is Chicago, where the cost of living is 30% higher compared to the state average and 19% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Illinois is Rockford, with a cost of living 4% lower below the state average and 13% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 30% higher | 19% higher |
| Joliet, IL | 3% higher | 6% lower |
| Springfield, IL | 1% higher | 8% lower |
| Peoria, IL | 2% lower | 11% lower |
| Rockford, IL | 4% lower | 13% lower |