Cost of Living Calculator - Plano, Texas vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 27.9% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,068 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Plano, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher

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