Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 7.5% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,260 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Lake Zurich, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower