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Travel Nurse Pay in Illinois
Flat 4.95% income tax
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 4 Illinois destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $6,226 | $1,934 | $8,372 | $12,876 |
| Oak Brook Terrace | $3,496 | $2,211 | $7,280 | $3,855 |
| Bolingbrook / Romeoville / Lemont | $3,466 | $2,523 | $6,734 | $2,829 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology