How expensive is Chicago?

Chicago has a cost-of-living index of 72 (New York = 100). It is moderately expensive compared to global averages.

Who are the top employers in Chicago?

Major employers in Chicago include Boeing, Citadel, Abbott, McDonald's.

Chicago has a cost-of-living index of 72 (New York = 100). It is moderately expensive compared to global averages.

Major employers in Chicago include Boeing, Citadel, Abbott, McDonald's.

Population 2.7M. Salaries here are typically 0% higher than the national average for United States.

Estimated city median

$129,867

+0% vs national

Cost of living index

NYC = 100

Population

2.7M

Major city

Estimated city-level pay = national median × 1.00 city multiplier.

BoeingCitadelAbbottMcDonald's

The average salary in Chicago is approximately $129,867 per year, about 0% above the United States national average.