State guide
Cost of living in Illinois
2 Illinois cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.8% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 8.9%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,658/mo
Median est. cost
$4,159/mo
State income tax
≈4.8%
Standouts in Illinois
Cheapest
Aurora, IL
$4,024/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Aurora, IL
Fit 68
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Aurora, IL
Safety 83
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Aurora, IL
Jobs 20
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Chicago, IL
206 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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