Cost of Living Data for Chicago, Illinois


The graph below shows the amount needed to buy a basket of goods and services in Chicago, Illinois and 4 other locations in the United States. Data is derived from ERI's cost of living surveys and web digitization of public domain records. To generate detailed reports suitable for creating cost comparisons for relocating employees customized to spending patterns, please consult ERI's Relocation Assessor. The Relocation Assessor includes data for 10,000 areas worldwide and allows for customization based on salary, housing, family size, consumption, services and travel. The Relocation Assessor can be downloaded using the form to the right.

Updated: 02/09/2010

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