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Cities/Chicago

Chicago

United States

The Windy City on Lake Michigan, celebrated for deep-dish pizza, bold architecture, and a thriving blues and jazz scene. Offers big-city living at a more affordable pace than the coasts.

Population: 2.7M
Avg Income: $ 78K/yr
Avg. Temp: 10°C
Area: 606 km²
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85
Very Expensive

#41 of 250

70% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 3 200

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 2 095

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 163

per month

Restaurants

$ 375

per month

Transportation

$ 129

per month

Utilities

$ 238

per month

Entertainment

$ 94

per month

Healthcare

$ 82

per month

Clothing

$ 24

per month