College Station, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.4% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,854 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
97% more expensive in Chicago
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to College Station, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher