Cook County taxpayers paid just under $1.2 billion in County Home Rule Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 billion.
The County Home Rule Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments’ use.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
County Home Rule Sales Tax Collected in Cook County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,164,209,080 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | $1,115,149,872 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $1,078,858,160 | 14.6% |
| 2021 | $941,179,052 | 37.3% |
| 2020 | $685,615,168 | -10.5% |
| 2019 | $765,977,852 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | $837,983,776 | – |
