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CHICAGO vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Arlington, Texas

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 6.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,313 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
32% cheaper in Arlington
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Arlington, TX

Compared to Chicago, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

17.3% lower

Health

12.8% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% lower

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