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


The cost of living in Westlake, Texas is 150.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $187,944 in Westlake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake, Texas is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
545% more expensive in Westlake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Westlake, TX
Compared to Chicago, Westlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  649.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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