Cost of Living in Illinois

Prices in Illinois (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)

Top cities by number of contributors:
Chicago - 259 contributors in the past 12 months
Naperville - 23 contributors
Champaign - 22 contributors
Peoria - 18 contributors
Schaumburg - 14 contributors

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.13 $	12.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	77.53 $	50.00-130.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	11.31 $	10.00-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	5.98 $	4.00-9.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	6.86 $	5.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.14 $	3.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.60 $	2.00-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.09 $	1.50-3.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	0.97 $	0.67-1.32
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.05 $	1.50-5.00
White Rice (1 lb)	2.15 $	0.91-4.99
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.36 $	1.99-6.99
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.44 $	3.00-10.99
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.75 $	2.67-8.99
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.16 $	4.00-12.00
Apples (1 lb)	2.32 $	1.00-3.68
Bananas (1 lb)	0.79 $	0.50-2.00
Oranges (1 lb)	1.96 $	0.99-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.02 $	0.88-3.19
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.12 $	0.48-2.00
Onions (1 lb)	1.21 $	0.50-2.15
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.16 $	1.30-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.29 $	1.00-3.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.37 $	9.99-22.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.28 $	1.43-4.29
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.64 $	1.67-7.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	12.23 $	9.99-18.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.44 $	2.00-5.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	76.16 $	60.00-120.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	4.02 $	3.25-6.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.69 $	2.00-5.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	24.44 $	20.00-28.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.92 $	0.82-1.06
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	33,247.64 $	25,000.00-38,295.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	26,160.41 $	25,000.00-27,827.70
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	203.09 $	120.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	59.84 $	30.00-120.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.05 $	50.00-108.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	52.43 $	20.00-150.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	24.65 $	10.00-42.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	14.24 $	10.00-20.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,398.00 $	700.00-2,250.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	32,656.33 $	15,795.00-45,450.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	54.85 $	30.00-89.99
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	44.87 $	25.00-70.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	94.29 $	60.00-129.99
Men's Leather Business Shoes	116.56 $	70.00-200.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,641.35 $	900.00-2,800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,284.67 $	750.00-1,995.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,806.34 $	1,500.00-5,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,174.98 $	1,350.00-3,500.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	238.41 $	123.00-450.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	184.47 $	113.99-300.00
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,766.37 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.59	6.00-7.20

Over the last 12 months, 2577 data points were contributed by 664 people of this region.
Last update: 26 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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