What is the Average Cost of living in Illinois per month/year?

The average cost of living in Illinois depends on location. The average price for a house/apartment in Chicago is around $220,400. The property tax rate is higher than in most areas, and the average overall cost of living is higher than the national average. Food is slightly cheaper while, utilities and miscellaneous costs are higher. School expenses per annum are a bit lower than the national average at $4,528 compared to $5,678. The cost is less in smaller cities.