Chicago, Illinois vs. West Lake Hills, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lake Hills, Texas is 161.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $196,022 in West Lake Hills, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lake Hills, Texas is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
682% more expensive in West Lake Hills
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. West Lake Hills, TX
Compared to Chicago, West Lake Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.4% higher
      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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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