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Illinois Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings
8 cities tracked in Illinois — median home value is 26% below the national median; median rent is 15% below the national median.
$241,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs national
$1,190/mo
Median Rent
-15% vs national
$84,971
Median Household Income
+18% vs national
Lowest Monthly Rent
| # | City | Value | |
|---|
| 1 | Rockford, IL | $906/mo rent | |
| 2 | Springfield, IL | $913/mo rent | |
| 3 | Peoria, IL | $917/mo rent | |
| 4 | Joliet, IL | $1,174/mo rent | |
| 5 | Elgin, IL | $1,190/mo rent | |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $1,314/mo rent | |
| 7 | Aurora, IL | $1,462/mo rent | |
| 8 | Naperville, IL | $1,787/mo rent | |
Highest Median Household Income
| # | City | Value | |
|---|
| 1 | Naperville, IL | $143,754 median income | |
| 2 | Elgin, IL | $85,998 median income | |
| 3 | Aurora, IL | $85,943 median income | |
| 4 | Joliet, IL | $84,971 median income | |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $71,673 median income | |
| 6 | Springfield, IL | $62,419 median income | |
| 7 | Peoria, IL | $58,068 median income | |
| 8 | Rockford, IL | $50,744 median income | |
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| City | Population | Median Home Value | Links |
|---|
| Chicago, IL | 2,721,914 | $304,500 | Salary NeededNeighborhoods |
| Aurora, IL | 181,405 | $241,600 | Salary Needed |
| Joliet, IL | 150,221 | $233,800 | Salary Needed |
| Naperville, IL | 149,089 | $482,600 | Salary Needed |
| Rockford, IL | 148,173 | $114,100 | Salary Needed |
| Springfield, IL | 114,214 | $147,700 | Salary Needed |
| Elgin, IL | 114,190 | $242,500 | Salary Needed |
| Peoria, IL | 113,054 | $146,700 | Salary Needed |