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EL PASO vs. CHICAGO
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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
$117,878
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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
75.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% lower
Commute
50.7% higher
Health
8.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.4% higher
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