Cost of living in Illinois
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $16.03 |
$11.94
-
$30.53
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.33 |
$9.09
-
$12.74
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.49 |
$1.96
-
$3.40
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.85 |
$1.41
-
$3.09
|
Illinois - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.19 |
$1.65
-
$6.20
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.63 |
$3.27
-
$8.34
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.30 |
$2.44
-
$5.02
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.92 |
$1.71
-
$5.68
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.08 |
$2.60
-
$8.34
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.10 |
$1.16
-
$3.82
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.66 |
$0.50
-
$1.35
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.05 |
$0.83
-
$4.59
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.82 |
$0.87
-
$3.34
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.98 |
$0.52
-
$1.87
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.20 |
$0.69
-
$2.11
|
Illinois - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.61 |
$2.96
-
$4.12
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $72.95 |
$57.50
-
$75.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $28,096.73 |
$25,128.48
-
$33,545.34
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $17.96 |
$17.32
-
$26.78
|
Illinois - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.96 |
$44.24
-
$98.41
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,375.37 |
$1,212.50
-
$1,625.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,146.99 |
$922.22
-
$1,288.89
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$137.37 |
$88.18
-
$230.32
|
Illinois - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,394.11 |
$1,272.79
-
$1,979.56
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $24,405.00 |
$23,832.27
-
$30,318.45
|
Illinois - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.17 |
$3.88
-
$8.47
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.81 |
$2.98
-
$6.44
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.79 |
$8.44
-
$13.05
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $60.87 |
$23.33
-
$91.97
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.50 |
$9.25
-
$17.25
|
Illinois - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.50 |
$34.00
-
$82.38
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.59 |
$25.57
-
$69.57
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.60 |
$61.25
-
$113.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $115.89 |
$78.27
-
$193.93
|
Illinois - Cost of clothing
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