Chicago, Illinois vs. Port Lavaca, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Lavaca, Texas is 28.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,966 in Port Lavaca, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Lavaca, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Port Lavaca
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Port Lavaca, TX
Compared to Chicago, Port Lavaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower