El Paso, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,390 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Chicago
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to El Paso, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher