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But not all cities are created equal; in which does the average Social Security check stretch the furthest?
The answer depends on whether you rent or own.
The cities are ranked to show the least expensive to most expensivecost of living for renters and homeowners.
How Far the Average Social Security Check Goes for Homeowners in 10 Illinois Cities
10.
Schaumburg
9.
Palatine
8.
Skokie
7.
Orland Park
6.
Mount Prospect
5.
Arlington Heights
4.
Wheaton
3.
Oak Park
2.
Evanston
1.
Tinley Park
9.
Aurora
8.
Wheaton
7.
Chicago
6.
Des Plaines
5.
Naperville
4.
Evanston
3.
Skokie
2.
Bolingbrook
1.
Using this data the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.
The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes for each location and included as supplemental information.
The average single family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for October 2024.
The cities were sorted to show the most expensive to least expensive cost of living for renters and homeowners.
All data was collected on and is up to date as of November 20th, 2024.
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