Chicago, Illinois vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,890 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Chicago, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower