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Cost of living in Chicago, IL

The available budget figures add up to $4,392 a month across 8 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.

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Reference periods: 2020–2024, 2025 Boundary: city (Chicago city, Illinois) Area definitions Sources and coverage
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Monthly reference subtotal
$4,392
$52,701 annualised · available lines
Existing tenancies
$1,262
Per month · 2020–2024 · Local · Bedroom count not specified
Household income
$77,902
Median · per year · 2020–2024
Rent-to-income
19%
Share of published household income

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Utilities, Groceries, Transport, Fuel, Healthcare and insurance, Childcare, Education, LeisureUnited States

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Published itemMonthly referenceArea and data period
RentRentMedian USD 1,262.00 / month Original: USD 1,262 / month LocalChicago city, Illinois2020–2024 data

National references

Published for the country. They are not local prices.

National references. Monthly equivalents are arithmetic references, not a complete household budget.
Published itemMonthly referenceArea and data period
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 410.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,931 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 540.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,491 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
TransportTransportationMean USD 1,124.30 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 13,491.57 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
FuelGasoline and other fuelsMean USD 208.62 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 2,503.49 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 539.18 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,470.21 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
ChildcareBabysitting, childcare, daycare, preschoolMean USD 42.19 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 506.22 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
EducationEducationMean USD 131.89 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,582.72 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 340.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,084 / year NationalUnited States2025 data

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Published itemMonthly referenceArea and data period
EducationEducationMean USD 131.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,583 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 340.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,084 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 539.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,470 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
TransportPublic and other transportationMean USD 99.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,199 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
TransportTransportationMean USD 1,124.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 13,492 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 410.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,931 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 540.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,491 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
EducationEducationMean USD 131.89 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,582.72 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 340.36 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,084.29 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Healthcare and insurancePrescription drugsMean USD 31.13 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 373.6 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceMedical servicesMean USD 104.98 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,259.76 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealth insuranceMean USD 359.19 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,310.3 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 539.18 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,470.21 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
TransportPublic and other transportationMean USD 99.96 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,199.49 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
FuelGasoline and other fuelsMean USD 208.62 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 2,503.49 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
TransportTransportationMean USD 1,124.30 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 13,491.57 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Internet and mobileComputer information services (internet)Mean USD 60.04 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 720.47 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
ChildcareBabysitting, childcare, daycare, preschoolMean USD 42.19 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 506.22 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
UtilitiesWater and other public servicesMean USD 73.54 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 882.51 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Internet and mobileCellular phone serviceMean USD 115.82 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,389.79 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
Internet and mobileTelephone servicesMean USD 122.66 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,471.9 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
UtilitiesFuel oil and other fuelsMean USD 10.79 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 129.47 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
UtilitiesElectricityMean USD 157.16 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,885.86 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
UtilitiesNatural gasMean USD 46.80 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 561.54 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 410.94 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,931.28 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 540.96 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,491.49 / year NationalUnited States2025 data
EducationEducationMean USD 130.75 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,569 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 300.75 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 3,609 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 516.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,197 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
TransportPublic and other transportationMean USD 94.25 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,131 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
TransportTransportationMean USD 1,109.83 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 13,318 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 394.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,736 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 518.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,224 / year NationalUnited States2024 data
EducationEducationMean USD 127.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,535 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 302.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 3,635 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 513.25 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,159 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
TransportPublic and other transportationMean USD 91.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,096 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
TransportTransportationMean USD 1,097.83 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 13,174 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 385.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,625 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 504.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 6,053 / year NationalUnited States2023 data (2 years old)
EducationEducationMean USD 111.25 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,335 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 288.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 3,458 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 488.00 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 5,856 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
TransportPublic and other transportationMean USD 70.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 845 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
TransportTransportationMean USD 1,024.58 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 12,295 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 379.08 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,549 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 475.25 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 5,703 / year NationalUnited States2022 data (3 years old)
EducationEducationMean USD 102.17 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 1,226 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)
LeisureEntertainmentMean USD 297.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 3,568 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)
Healthcare and insuranceHealthcareMean USD 454.33 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 5,452 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)
TransportPublic and other transportationMean USD 37.67 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 452 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)
TransportTransportationMean USD 913.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 10,961 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)
UtilitiesUtilities, fuels, and public servicesMean USD 351.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 4,223 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)
GroceriesFood at homeMean USD 438.25 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published annual amount ÷ 12. Original: USD 5,259 / year NationalUnited States2021 data (4 years old)

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Housing measures2 available measures. Existing rents, asking rents and shelter costs can differ.
Latest available observation for each source, area and housing measure. These are statistics, not available properties.
Home and measurePublished amountExact source area
Bedroom count not specifiedMedian · Existing tenanciesUSD 1,262 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Chicago city, Illinois · Municipality Local Chicago city, IllinoisMunicipalityRenter-occupied housing units paying cash rent; existing contract rent
Bedroom count not specifiedMedian · Existing tenanciesUSD 1,440 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesUtilities included as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Chicago city, Illinois · Municipality Local Chicago city, IllinoisMunicipalityRenter-occupied housing units paying cash rent; gross rent including utilities

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OccupationPublished payBasis
Material Moving Workers, All OtherUS SOC 53-7199 · Classification edition 2018USD 19.17 per hour Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Material Moving Workers, All OtherUS SOC 53-7199 · Classification edition 2018USD 42,810 per year Mean · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Material Moving Workers, All OtherUS SOC 53-7199 · Classification edition 2018USD 39,870 per year Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersUS SOC 53-7121 · Classification edition 2018USD 29.53 per hour Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersUS SOC 53-7121 · Classification edition 2018USD 59,070 per year Mean · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersUS SOC 53-7121 · Classification edition 2018USD 61,420 per year Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsUS SOC 53-7081 · Classification edition 2018USD 37.24 per hour Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsUS SOC 53-7081 · Classification edition 2018USD 71,570 per year Mean · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsUS SOC 53-7081 · Classification edition 2018USD 77,470 per year Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Stockers and Order FillersUS SOC 53-7065 · Classification edition 2018USD 18.48 per hour Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Stockers and Order FillersUS SOC 53-7065 · Classification edition 2018USD 40,700 per year Mean · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Stockers and Order FillersUS SOC 53-7065 · Classification edition 2018USD 38,450 per year Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Packers and Packagers, HandUS SOC 53-7064 · Classification edition 2018USD 17.4 per hour Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Packers and Packagers, HandUS SOC 53-7064 · Classification edition 2018USD 38,570 per year Mean · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
Packers and Packagers, HandUS SOC 53-7064 · Classification edition 2018USD 36,180 per year Median · May 2025 data Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Metro area Regional Gross employee wages; workplace-based; excludes self-employed workers
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Published facility positions30 numbered points. The same records and coordinates are listed immediately below the map.North ↑Latitude 41.7212 to 41.9972Longitude -87.8139 to -87.58591. ALBANY PARK BRANCH12. ARCHER HEIGHTS BRANCH23. AUSTIN BRANCH34. AUSTIN-IRVING BRANCH45. AVALON BRANCH56. BACK OF THE YARDS BRANCH67. BESSIE COLEMAN BRANCH78. BEVERLY BRANCH89. BEZAZIAN BRANCH910. BLACKSTONE BRANCH1011. BRAINERD BRANCH1112. BRIGHTON PARK BRANCH1213. BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK BRANCH LIBRARY1314. BUDLONG WOODS BRANCH1415. CANARYVILLE BRANCH1516. CHICAGO BEE BRANCH1617. CHICAGO LAWN BRANCH1718. CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY1819. CHINATOWN BRANCH1920. CLEARING BRANCH2021. DOUGLASS BRANCH2122. DUNNING2223. EDGEBROOK BRANCH2324. EDGEWATER BRANCH2425. GAGE PARK BRANCH2526. GALEWOOD-MONT CLARE BRANCH2627. GARFIELD RIDGE BRANCH2728. GREATER GRAND CROSSING2829. HALL BRANCH2930. HUMBOLDT PARK BRANCH30
  1. ALBANY PARK BRANCH · 41.97544, -87.71362 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  2. ARCHER HEIGHTS BRANCH · 41.80119, -87.72668 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  3. AUSTIN BRANCH · 41.88927, -87.76598 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  4. AUSTIN-IRVING BRANCH · 41.95305, -87.77962 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  5. AVALON BRANCH · 41.74634, -87.58590 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  6. BACK OF THE YARDS BRANCH · 41.80849, -87.67815 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  7. BESSIE COLEMAN BRANCH · 41.78038, -87.60685 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  8. BEVERLY BRANCH · 41.72118, -87.67229 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  9. BEZAZIAN BRANCH · 41.97148, -87.66021 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  10. BLACKSTONE BRANCH · 41.80627, -87.58957 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  11. BRAINERD BRANCH · 41.73231, -87.65774 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  12. BRIGHTON PARK BRANCH · 41.81483, -87.70315 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  13. BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK BRANCH LIBRARY · 41.91236, -87.68046 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  14. BUDLONG WOODS BRANCH · 41.98366, -87.69618 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  15. CANARYVILLE BRANCH · 41.81630, -87.64258 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  16. CHICAGO BEE BRANCH · 41.82817, -87.62641 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  17. CHICAGO LAWN BRANCH · 41.78197, -87.70326 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  18. CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY · 41.87634, -87.62772 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  19. CHINATOWN BRANCH · 41.85371, -87.63187 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  20. CLEARING BRANCH · 41.77677, -87.78228 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  21. DOUGLASS BRANCH · 41.86450, -87.71014 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  22. DUNNING · 41.94328, -87.81394 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  23. EDGEBROOK BRANCH · 41.99722, -87.76197 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  24. EDGEWATER BRANCH · 41.99095, -87.66083 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  25. GAGE PARK BRANCH · 41.79369, -87.69418 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  26. GALEWOOD-MONT CLARE BRANCH · 41.92108, -87.79852 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  27. GARFIELD RIDGE BRANCH · 41.79285, -87.78021 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  28. GREATER GRAND CROSSING · 41.76230, -87.60043 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  29. HALL BRANCH · 41.80730, -87.62275 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source
  30. HUMBOLDT PARK BRANCH · 41.91044, -87.70563 · Directory date 2023-12-31 · Source

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. Licence. Positions reformatted into this map.

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  • ALBANY PARK BRANCHLibrary · 5150 NORTH KIMBALL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60625
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • ARCHER HEIGHTS BRANCHLibrary · 5055 SOUTH ARCHER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60632
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • AUSTIN BRANCHLibrary · 5615 WEST RACE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • AUSTIN-IRVING BRANCHLibrary · 6100 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60634
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • AVALON BRANCHLibrary · 8148 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BACK OF THE YARDS BRANCHLibrary · 2111 WEST 47TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BESSIE COLEMAN BRANCHLibrary · 731 EAST 63RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BEVERLY BRANCHLibrary · 1962 WEST 95TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60643
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BEZAZIAN BRANCHLibrary · 1226 WEST AINSLIE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60640
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BLACKSTONE BRANCHLibrary · 4904 SOUTH LAKE PARK AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60615
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BRAINERD BRANCHLibrary · 1350 WEST 89TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BRIGHTON PARK BRANCHLibrary · 4314 SOUTH ARCHER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60632
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK BRANCH LIBRARYLibrary · 1701 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60647
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • BUDLONG WOODS BRANCHLibrary · 5630 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60659
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • CANARYVILLE BRANCHLibrary · 642 WEST 43RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • CHICAGO BEE BRANCHLibrary · 3647 SOUTH STATE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • CHICAGO LAWN BRANCHLibrary · 6120 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60629
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARYLibrary · 400 SOUTH STATE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60605
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • CHINATOWN BRANCHLibrary · 2100 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60616
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • CLEARING BRANCHLibrary · 6423 WEST 63RD PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • DOUGLASS BRANCHLibrary · 3353 WEST 13TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60623
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • DUNNINGLibrary · 7455 W. CORNELIA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60634
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • EDGEBROOK BRANCHLibrary · 5331 WEST DEVON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60646
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • EDGEWATER BRANCHLibrary · 1210 WEST ELMDALE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60660
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • GAGE PARK BRANCHLibrary · 2807 WEST 55TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60632
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • GALEWOOD-MONT CLARE BRANCHLibrary · 6871 W. BELDEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60707
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • GARFIELD RIDGE BRANCHLibrary · 6348 SOUTH ARCHER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • GREATER GRAND CROSSINGLibrary · 1000 EAST 73RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • HALL BRANCHLibrary · 4801 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60615
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

  • HUMBOLDT PARK BRANCHLibrary · 1605 NORTH TROY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60647
    Source and date

    Recorded 2023-12-31 · US public library outlets, FY2024
    Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2024 public-use files. Selected and reformatted by LivingCost. · Licence

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6.2 km between reference points

Cicero, IL (town)

Housing reference

USD 1,019 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Cicero town, Illinois · Municipality Local

8.8 km between reference points

Berwyn, IL (city)

Housing reference

USD 1,084 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Berwyn city, Illinois · Municipality Local

10.3 km between reference points

Oak Park, IL (village)

Housing reference

USD 1,461 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Oak Park village, Illinois · Municipality Local

10.9 km between reference points

Riverside, IL (village)

Housing reference

USD 1,399 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Riverside village, Illinois · Municipality Local

11.4 km between reference points

Forest Park, IL (village)

Housing reference

USD 1,233 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Forest Park village, Illinois · Municipality Local

11.4 km between reference points

Lyons, IL (village)

Housing reference

USD 1,134 per month Bedroom count not specified · Existing tenanciesRent only; utilities and other bills are separate as stated by the source Median · 2020–2024 data Lyons village, Illinois · Municipality Local
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Official place identifier
US Census place FIPS · 1714000
Area definition
Chicago city, Illinois · city
Geography edition
2024
Time zone
America/Chicago

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