Austin, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,858 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Austin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
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  Personal
  6.9% higher
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