Home & Repair, Illinois
Tailor / Alterations cost in Chicago, IL
A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Chicago is about $46 per item, about 15% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Chicago
$46
per item
Fair price range: $18 to $138
- On the low end
- $18
- On the high end
- $138
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 6.3%past year
Up 47.5%over five years
What moves the price
- Garment type
- Complexity
- Designer labels
- Rush
- Bridal
Ways to pay less
- Hem pants in batches
- Skip rush
- Bring shoes for hems
- Ask for student/weekday rates
- Keep original hems when possible
Tailor / Alterations in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $46 | $18 to $138 |
| National typical | $40 | $15 to $120 |
| Naperville, IL | $45 | $17 to $134 |
| Aurora, IL | $43 | $16 to $127 |
| Joliet, IL | $41 | $16 to $124 |
| Anaheim, CA | $43 | $16 to $130 |
| Concord, CA | $48 | $18 to $143 |
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Questions people ask
Tailor / Alterations in Chicago: what does it cost?
In Chicago, IL, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $46 per item, with most prices between $18 and $138.
Why is Chicago higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tailor / Alterations earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 15% above the national figure.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.