Houston, Texas vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 17.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,927 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Houston, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher