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Illinois Calculators

Paycheck, tax, and homeownership calculators built with Illinois's own rates and rules.

State income tax
flat
Combined sales tax (avg.)
8.98%
Property tax (avg. effective)
2.07%

Illinois taxes and cost of living, explained

Illinois charges a flat state income tax of 4.95% on wages, on top of federal tax and FICA. Combined with an average sales tax of 8.98% and an average effective property tax rate of 2.07%, these figures shape most household budgeting decisions in the state — from evaluating a job offer to estimating what home you can afford.

The six calculators below all use Illinois's own current rates rather than national averages: paycheck withholding, state income tax, sales tax, property tax, a full mortgage (PITI) payment, and home affordability based on the standard 28/36 lending rule. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00/hour, and the data behind these numbers is sourced from the Tax Foundation, WalletHub, and state revenue departments.

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