McAllen, Texas vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 28.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,404 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in West Chicago
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Mcallen, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher