Construction costs have risen 85% in Chicago, but only 30% in Houston

Costs per unit, publicly-supported affordable housing, new construction

Chicago data reflects projects approved in calendar year. Houston data reflects projects reported as approved or under construction from July 1 of listed year to June 30th of subsequent year, and not reported in prior year.
Source: Chicago Department of Housing Quarterly Reports, Houston Housing and Community Development Department Annual Reports.Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper