Cost of Living in Chicago, United States
United States · North America
Monthly budget from $2060 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$2,060
/mo
Standard
$3,780
/mo
Comfort
$7,550
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,200 | $500 | $130 | $230 | $2,060/mo |
| Standard | $2,200 | $850 | $250 | $480 | $3,780/mo |
| Comfort | $4,600 | $1,500 | $470 | $980 | $7,550/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Windy City with iconic deep-dish pizza, jazz heritage, world-class architecture, and Lake Michigan
Internet: 135 Mbps
Safety: 3.4/5
Nomad score: 4.1/5