Chicago, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 6.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,657 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Dallas
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Chicago, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.0% lower
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