Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs El Centro
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
El Centro is 47% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $834/mo vs $1,222/mo in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin — saving $4,656/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | El Centro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $849 | $556 | $293 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 | $706 | $317 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,222 | $834 | $388 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,528 | $1,056 | $472 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,886 | $1,186 | $700 |
| Median Income | $79,852 | $50,743 | $29,109 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
- Studio
- $849/mo
- 1 BR
- $1,023/mo
- 2 BR
- $1,222/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,528/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,886/mo
- Median Income
- $79,852/yr
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or El Centro cheaper to rent in?
El Centro is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $834/mo vs $1,222/mo in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin. That's $388/mo or $4,656/year more expensive in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (47% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs El Centro?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is $1,222/month. In El Centro, a 2-bedroom FMR is $834/month.
How do incomes compare between Chicago-Naperville-Elgin and El Centro?
The median household income in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is $79,852/year. In El Centro it is $50,743/year. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs El Centro?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is $849/mo. In El Centro it is $556/mo.