Dallas, Texas vs. Wood Dale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood Dale, Illinois is 1.9% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,941 in Wood Dale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood Dale, Illinois is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Wood Dale
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Wood Dale, IL
Compared to Dallas, Wood Dale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher