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Cost & Benefits

Chicago vs Machesney Park

Simple answer

You'd likely save $338 a month in Machesney Park.

Typical rent is $1,440 in Chicago and $1,102 in Machesney Park. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Chicago

Illinois

Typical rent
$1,440
Typical pay
$77,902 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,011
Price index
103.6 (metro)

Machesney Park

Illinois

Typical rent
$1,102
Typical pay
$75,489 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,172
Price index
92.2 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Chicago and Machesney Park are in the same state, so the benefit rules do not change when you move between them.