There are 13 retirement homes in Chicago, Illinois. Retirement home care costs in Illinois range from around $19 up to $119 per day, with a mean expenditure running about $70. The monthly cost averages about $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $25,109, which is higher than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for retirement home care in Chicago can range from about $1,645 per month up to $5,033 per month. The median cost is around $2,692 per month, or around $32,307 annually.
Chicago is a major city in Cook County in the State of Illinois. It is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metropolitan area. It is the biggest city in Illinois. The surrounding metro area includes 6,987,494 people, but there are 2,680,484 living inside the city itself. The 55+ community currently comprises around 20% of the total population.
Chicago has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 61. The city's average household income is $48,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The average home price in Chicago is $262,500, which is relatively higher than the Illinois average of $187,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 12.95%.
Chicago has harsh mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average levels of rain annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Chicago has average water quality ratings, very low air quality ratings, and a very high crime rate.