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


The cost of living in Watauga, Texas is 7.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,043 in Watauga, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watauga, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Watauga
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Watauga, TX
Compared to Chicago, Watauga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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