Bryan, Texas vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 24.4% more expensive than Bryan, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,206 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bryan, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Bryan, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Bryan, Texas
Bryan, TX vs. Melrose_Park, IL
Compared to Bryan, Melrose_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher