Best places to live in Illinois
CityLedger tracks 6 Illinois metros, led by Bloomington. Cost of living runs from about 91 to 104 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.
| Metro | Livability | Cost of living | Median income | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 71 | 94 | $81,240 | $1,034/mo |
| Springfield, IL | 69 | 93 | $80,190 | $1,047/mo |
| Peoria, IL | 57 | 91 | $74,352 | $1,003/mo |
| Chicago, IL | 56 | 104 | $90,770 | $1,469/mo |
| Champaign, IL | 56 | 93 | $64,980 | $1,103/mo |
| Rockford, IL | 37 | 92 | $70,111 | $1,014/mo |
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