Belton, Texas vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 11.6% more expensive than Belton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,778 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Belton, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Belton, Texas
Belton, TX vs. Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Belton, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher