Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Farmers Branch, Texas


The cost of living in Farmers Branch, Texas is 3.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,808 in Farmers Branch, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmers Branch, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Farmers Branch
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Farmers Branch, TX
Compared to Chicago, Farmers Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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