Compare My CityCost of Living in Illinois
We track 8 metro areas in Illinois. The average of the 8 metros we track in Illinois is 93.8 on the BEA's overall price index — 6.2% below the US average of 100. Decatur, IL is the least expensive at 88.4, while Chicago, IL is the most expensive at 103.6. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Illinois
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 93.5 | −6.5% |
| Champaign, IL | 92.7 | −7.3% |
| Chicago, IL | 103.6 | +3.6% |
| Decatur, IL | 88.4 | −11.6% |
| Kankakee, IL | 96.4 | −3.6% |
| Peoria, IL | 91.2 | −8.8% |
| Rockford, IL | 92.2 | −7.8% |
| Springfield, IL | 92.7 | −7.3% |