Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, Texas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 58.9% more expensive than Santa Cruz, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,438 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Santa Cruz, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Chicago
than in Santa Cruz, Texas
Santa Cruz, TX vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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