Cost of Living in Chicago
IL
Updated June 2026
| Rent (1BR City Centre) | $2,942.94 CAD |
| Rent (1BR Outside Centre) | $2,382.38 CAD |
| Groceries Index | 105 |
| Monthly Transit Pass | $105.11 CAD |
| Utilities (monthly) | $203.20 CAD |
| Gas (per litre) | $1.33 CAD |
| Mid-range Meal | $33.63 CAD |
| Gym Membership | $70.07 CAD |
| Childcare (monthly) | $2,242.24 CAD |
Figures in Chicago's native currency (USD). Switch between CAD and USD using the toggle in the header.