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Dallas, Texas - Chicago, Illinois

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A salary of $96,225 in Dallas, Texas should increase to $115,580 in Chicago, Illinois

Dallas U.S. Avg. Chicago

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Cost of Living IndexesDallasChicago
Overall88105
Food98108
Housing52107
Utilities10599
Transportation105110
Health100104
Miscellaneous101102
100=national average

Chicago is 20% more expensive than Dallas.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 104% more expensive in Chicago.


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