Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs San Antonio, New Mexico


The cost of living in San Antonio, New Mexico is 30.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,844 in San Antonio, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, New Mexico is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs San Antonio, NM
Compared to Chicago, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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