Mount Greenwood

Mount Greenwood is Chicago's southwesternmost neighborhood and functionally its most suburban: a community of police officers, firefighters, and city workers living on ranch-and-bungalow blocks that border Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park. The 111th Street corridor, with its ice cream stands and pubs, is the neighborhood's main street and social calendar.

There is no rail here; the Metra Rock Island stops in Beverly a drive east, and two cars per household is the firm norm, which the true-cost math reflects. Housing is solid and moderately priced. Mount Greenwood suits city employees under residency rules who want the most suburban life a Chicago address legally allows.

Mount Greenwood offers limited transit access: most households rely on personal vehicles. Most households here need two cars, which adds substantially to annual costs.

With a Walk Score of 58, Mount Greenwood is "Somewhat Walkable": some errands can be done on foot, but many trips need transit or a car.

At roughly $24,000/year for 2 cars, transportation is a major line item in Mount Greenwood's true cost. The neighborhood is served by the Metra line.