Fort Worth, Texas vs. Pekin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 24.8% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,437 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Pekin
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Pekin, IL
Compared to Fort Worth, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower