Boody, Illinois vs. Balch Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Balch Springs, Texas is 37.0% more expensive than Boody, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,489 in Balch Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boody, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balch Springs, Texas is more expensive than Boody, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Balch Springs
than in Boody, Illinois
Boody, IL vs. Balch Springs, TX
Compared to Boody, Balch Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  73.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher