Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 17.1% cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,469 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights, IL vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Chicago Heights, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% lower