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


The cost of living in Buffalo, Texas is 22.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,873 in Buffalo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Buffalo, TX
Compared to Chicago, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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