Round Lake, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.0% more expensive than Round Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,659 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Round Lake, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% more expensive in Houston
than in Round Lake, Illinois
Round Lake, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Round Lake, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower