San Marcos, Texas vs. Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 11.6% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,206 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chicago Heights
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to San Marcos, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher