Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 21.0% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,499 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Texas City
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol_Stream, IL vs. Texas_City, TX
Compared to Carol_Stream, Texas_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower