10 Illinois cities ranked for comfort of living; Chicago 14% above national average cost, South Beloit top.
10 Illinois cities and towns were ranked for comfort of living based on cost of living, with Illinois' overall cost of living 8% lower than the national average. Housing costs are 22% lower, but transportation costs are higher. Chicago is 14% above the national average for cost of living, while utility costs are 10% lower. The top 10 cities in descending order are South Beloit, Waukegan, Rockford, Joliet, Bloomington, Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, Aurora, and Chicago.
June 15, 2024
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