Melrose Park, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 4.9% cheaper than Melrose Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,411 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Melrose Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Houston
than in Melrose Park, Illinois
Melrose Park, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Melrose Park, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.4% lower
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