Lake Jackson, Texas vs. University Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Park, Illinois is 1.2% cheaper than Lake Jackson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $148,246 in University Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Jackson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in University Park
than in Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson, TX vs. University Park, IL
Compared to Lake Jackson, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower