Chicago is the third largest urbanized area of the US. It is the center of finance, industry and culture. The city is the headquarters of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Chicago Stock Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are located here. Chase Bank and Bank of America are among the banks with large networks in this city. The average household makes $55,542 a year. The average home in Chicago costs $281,950 while the average rent is $1,048.
