Laredo, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.0% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,232 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Chicago
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Laredo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher