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CHICAGO vs. COLLEGE STATION
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. College Station, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in College Station, Texas is
17.6%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$164,804
in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in College Station
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Chicago, College Station is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
7.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.0% higher
Commute
49.4% lower
Health
14.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
17.3% lower
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