Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Greene County vs Cook County

How do Greene County and Cook County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$756
Greene County (1BR)
$1,581
Cook County (1BR)
−52%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Greene County
$756/mo 1BR
Population: 12,015
County
Cook County
$1,581/mo 1BR
Population: 5,225,367

A 1-bedroom in Greene County is 52% cheaper than Cook County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($756 vs $1,581). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Greene County Cook County Difference
Studio $684 $1,480 −$796 (-54%)
1 Bedroom $756 $1,581 −$825 (-52%)
2 Bedroom $992 $1,781 −$789 (-44%)
3 Bedroom $1,189 $2,294 −$1105 (-48%)
4 Bedroom $1,385 $2,653 −$1268 (-48%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Greene County is 21% below the US average. Cook County is 65% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).