Chicago, Illinois vs. Southlake, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southlake, Texas is 60.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,074 in Southlake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southlake, Texas is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Southlake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Southlake, TX
Compared to Chicago, Southlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% higher
      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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher