Naperville, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.6% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,407 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Houston
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Naperville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower