What is a pro or con of living in Tomball, Texascompared to Elmhurst, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Tomball.

What salary do I need to live in Tomball, Texas copmared to Elmhurst, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Elmhurst, Illinois could decrease to $40,602 in Tomball, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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ELMHURST vs. TOMBALL
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Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Tomball, Texas

Q: Is it expensive to live in Tomball, Texas compared to Elmhurst, Illinois?

Overall, Tomball, Texas is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tomball, Texas is 18.8% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,602 in Tomball, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tomball, Texas is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Tomball
than in Elmhurst, Illinois

Elmhurst, IL vs. Tomball, TX

Compared to Elmhurst, Tomball is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% lower

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3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.3% lower

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

2.6% lower

Health

0.7% higher

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Personal

9.5% lower

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