Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Hamilton, Texas


The cost of living in Hamilton, Texas is 31.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,258 in Hamilton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamilton, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Hamilton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Hamilton, TX
Compared to Chicago, Hamilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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