Chicago, Illinois vs. Little Elm, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Elm, Texas is 1.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,441 in Little Elm, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Elm, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Little Elm
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Little Elm, TX
Compared to Chicago, Little Elm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower