salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,983
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$169
👥 People living there
2,711,226
226,165
Commute to work
33.1 min
29 min
College degree
44.3%
22.1%
Own their home
46%
46.6%
Below poverty line
16.8%
17%
Unemployment
8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Hialeah for shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Chicago and Hialeah cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $59,895 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $59,958 in Hialeah, 40% more in Chicago.