Chicago, Illinois vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 23.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,175 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in El Paso
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Chicago, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower