Cost of Living Calculator - Garland, Texas vs Effingham, Illinois


The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 20.4% cheaper than Garland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,819 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Garland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Garland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Effingham
than in Garland, Texas
Garland, TX vs Effingham, IL
Compared to Garland, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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