San Marcos, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.3% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $99,782 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to San Marcos, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes 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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  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  18.7% higher
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