Chicago, IL vs Houston, TX
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Chicago, IL = $97,721 in Houston, TX
Buying power is -2.3% lower in Houston, TX
Median Rent
$1,380 vs $1,313
-4.9% lower in Houston, TX
Median Income
$75,134 vs $62,894
-16.3% lower in Houston, TX
Home Value
$315,200 vs $253,400
-19.6% lower in Houston, TX
Price Level
102.6 vs 100.2
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$55,200 vs $52,500
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.0% vs 25.1%
Lower is more affordable