Chicago, Illinois vs. Whitehouse, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitehouse, Texas is 19.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,037 in Whitehouse, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitehouse, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Whitehouse
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Whitehouse, TX
Compared to Chicago, Whitehouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower