Chicago vs Naperville: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Naperville is about 4% cheaper overall. Here is how Chicago and Naperville compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Chicago cost-of-living index: 107 vs 100
- Naperville cost-of-living index: 103 vs 100
- Chicago median 2BR rent: $2,200/mo
- Naperville median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
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