Cost of Living Calculator - La Porte, Texas vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than La Porte, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,417 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than La Porte, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in West Chicago
than in La Porte, Texas
La Porte, TX vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to La Porte, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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