Conroe, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.9% more expensive than Conroe, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,640 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Conroe, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Conroe, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Conroe, Texas
Conroe, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Conroe, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher