Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 39.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,614 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Austin, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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