Cost of Living in Chicago
IL
Updated June 2026
| Rent (1BR City Centre) | $2,937.48 CAD |
| Rent (1BR Outside Centre) | $2,377.96 CAD |
| Groceries Index | 105 |
| Monthly Transit Pass | $104.91 CAD |
| Utilities (monthly) | $202.83 CAD |
| Gas (per litre) | $1.33 CAD |
| Mid-range Meal | $33.57 CAD |
| Gym Membership | $69.94 CAD |
| Childcare (monthly) | $2,238.08 CAD |
Figures in Chicago's native currency (USD). Switch between CAD and USD using the toggle in the header.