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 $78,282 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
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower