how much to make to live comfortably in chicago?
To live comfortably in Chicago–factoring in housing costs, transportation, utilities, and groceries–you'll need to make around $94,917 as a renter or $84,765 as a homeowner. Unfortunately for many Chicagoans, the median income in the city is only $52,497, leaving a discrepancy of at least $32,000 on average.