Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,702 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Houston, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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