Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $65,781. Median rent: $1,209. Median home price: $277,600.
- Median rent: $1,209/mo
- Median home price: $277,600
- Median household income: $65,781
- Rent-to-income: 22% of annual income
City guide · Illinois
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL city guide. Population is 2,742,119. Median household income is $65,781. Median rent is $1,209.
Key numbers
Population2,742,119
Median income$65,781
Median rent / mo$1,209
Median home price$277,600
State income tax4.95%
Sunny days / year0
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 54.12°F. Average low: 49.03°F. Annual rainfall: 0 inches. Sunny days: 0.
- Average high: 54.12°F
- Average low: 49.03°F
- Annual rainfall: 0 inches
- Sunny days/year: 0
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 4.95%. Local tax rate: 0%.
- State income tax: 4.95%
- Local tax rate: 0.00%
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Frequently asked questions about Chicago
What is the cost of living in Chicago, IL?
Median income: $65,781. Median rent: $1,209. Median home price: $277,600.
Does Illinois have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 4.95%. Local tax rate: 0%.
What is the weather like in Chicago?
Average high: 54.12°F. Average low: 49.03°F. Annual rainfall: 0 inches. Sunny days: 0.
Is Chicago a good place to live?
Chicago, IL city guide. Population is 2,742,119. Median household income is $65,781. Median rent is $1,209.