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PLANO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Plano, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
1.6%
cheaper
than Plano, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$196,884
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Plano, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
31.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.6% lower
Commute
57.4% higher
Health
12.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.9% higher
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