Cost of Living Calculator - University Park, Texas vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 54.3% cheaper than University Park, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,410 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in University Park, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than University Park, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Chicago
than in University Park, Texas
University Park, TX vs Chicago, IL
Compared to University Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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