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Budget Lab — Chicago, United States

Budget Lab·

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$1,650
Groceries$779
Activities$529
Utilities$153
Dining$141
Transport$75
Buffer$338
Total$3,665

How Chicago compares

San FranciscoMost expensive in country
$5,450
Chicagotop 73% in US & Canada
$3,665
Salt Lake CityCountry median
$3,502
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across United States

Chicago: 2400. Typical range in United States: 1607–2450. Low anchor: Detroit, 1250. High anchor: New York City, 4500.

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