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DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Dallas, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
6.3%
more expensive
than Dallas, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$531,616
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Dallas, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Dallas, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.3% higher
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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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
6.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.2% lower
Commute
18.3% higher
Health
10.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.0% higher
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