Austin, Texas vs. Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is 24.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,906 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Ridge, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago Ridge
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Chicago Ridge, IL
Compared to Austin, Chicago Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher