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FORT WORTH vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Worth, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
7.2%
more expensive
than Fort Worth, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$144,687
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Fort Worth, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Worth, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not 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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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
15.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.7% lower
Commute
21.6% higher
Health
11.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.3% lower
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