Cost of Living in Chicago Heights, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
103.4
100 = national avg
+3.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,486
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$107,513
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing112.0
Food93.9
Transportation116.8
Healthcare95.1
Utilities98.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,581
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,781
per month
The overall cost of living index in Chicago Heights is 103.4, which is 3.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 112.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,486 per year to cover basic expenses.