Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Wichita Falls, Texas


The cost of living in Wichita Falls, Texas is 29.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $17,621 in Wichita Falls, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita Falls, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Wichita Falls
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Wichita Falls, TX
Compared to Chicago, Wichita Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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