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CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 6.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $235,102 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
32% cheaper in Dallas
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Dallas, TX

Compared to Chicago, Dallas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

15.5% lower

Health

11.5% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

2.0% lower

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