Dallas, Texas vs. Ottawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 22.4% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,812 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Ottawa, IL
Compared to Dallas, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower