Cost Of Living In Chicago, IL vs Pittsburgh, PA
To plan a move, use a cost of living calculator to compare your current city with your destination. For example, Pittsburgh, PA has a 17.33% lower cost of living, with…
Illinois Cities That’ll Make You Want to Move!
Kankakee, IL – Suburban Charm Median listing price: $165K; 49.5% increase YoY. Bloomington, IL – College Town Stability Median listing price: $285K; 3.8% decrease YoY.
Illinois’ Property Taxes: Is Bankruptcy the Answer?
Illinois’ high property taxes result from unsustainable pension debts: could Chapter 9 bankruptcy be the solution?Chapter 9 bankruptcy could allow municipalities to discharge pension debts and reduce tax burdens.
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin in Early-Spring 2025
Active listings ↑ 10.6% yearly New listings ↑ 4.1% yearly Median price $360K ↓ 4.0% yearly Price per sq. ft. ↓ 1.0% yearly Median days on market: 36, ↑ 2…
Illinois Homeowners See Strong Long-Term Gains
Illinois had a 38.5% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, higher than the US avg of 26.4%. Home prices ↑ 112% since 2000, compared to…
Chicago Offices: 23% Vacant, Ripe for Change
Chicago’s office vacancy rate is 23%, with some buildings over 50% empty—ideal for conversions. A 12-story Loop office building could become 360 co-living units, each with shared common spaces.