While Illinois home values are up 4.4% over the last year statewide, the Land of Lincoln is home to several cities where homebuying is more affordable. Financial publication WalletHub recently ...

Median monthly household income: $8,159 Chicago is the ninth-most affordable city for renters with children. Overall costs are on the lower end nationwide, especially among the largest cities.

Americans believe they need $1.26 million to retire comfortably in 2025, according to a report by Northwestern Mutual. And ...

According to the financial website The Motley Fool, Joliet ranks No. 7 on its 2025 list of the 10 most affordable cities in the U.S., which is heavily dominated by low-cost-of-living cities in Texas.

What It Costs To Afford a Starter Home in Illinois In 2024, the typical price for a starter home in Illinois was $160,200. To keep mortgage payments at or below 30% of income—a common benchmark ...

Median monthly household income: $8,159 Chicago is the ninth-most affordable city for renters with children. Overall costs are on the lower end nationwide, especially among the largest cities.