Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fort Stockton, Texas


The cost of living in Fort Stockton, Texas is 27.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,402 in Fort Stockton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Stockton, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fort Stockton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fort Stockton, TX
Compared to Chicago, Fort Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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