Cost of Living Calculator - Dripping Springs, Texas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.1% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,400 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Chicago
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Dripping Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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