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COLLEGE STATION vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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College Station, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
21.4%
more expensive
than College Station, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$212,343
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
97% more expensive in Chicago
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to College Station, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
6.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.9% lower
Commute
97.6% higher
Health
12.6% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
21.0% higher
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