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Dive into each indicator for Illinois.
94.3
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
84
Housing cost index
97
Utilities index
99
Food & groceries index
95
Healthcare index
106
Transportation index
$105 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.60 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202494.3▼ 6%
Composite cost of living index (U.S. average = 100).
Data table
| Cost of living index | 94.3 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 84 | |
| Utilities index | 97 | |
| Food & groceries index | 99 | |
| Healthcare index | 95 | |
| Transportation index | 106 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $105 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.60 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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