Ottawa, Illinois vs. Los Fresnos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Fresnos, Texas is 4.5% cheaper than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $19,107 in Los Fresnos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Fresnos, Texas is cheaper than Ottawa, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Los Fresnos
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Los Fresnos, TX
Compared to Ottawa, Los Fresnos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower