Chicago, Illinois vs. Sherman, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sherman, Texas is 22.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,594 in Sherman, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sherman, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Sherman
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sherman, TX
Compared to Chicago, Sherman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower