The Woodlands, Texas vs. Lakewood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,445 in Lakewood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Illinois is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
52% more expensive in Lakewood
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Lakewood, IL
Compared to The Woodlands, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% higher
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher