Abilene, Texas vs. Markham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Markham, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,422 in Markham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Markham, Illinois is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
96% more expensive in Markham
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Markham, IL
Compared to Abilene, Markham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  96.4% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher