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CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is
6.0%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$362,029
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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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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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
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.0% lower
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