Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Pecos, Texas


The cost of living in Pecos, Texas is 28.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,555 in Pecos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pecos, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Pecos
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Pecos, TX
Compared to Chicago, Pecos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  50.7% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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