Illinois
High tax burden · COL index 92
Wins 9 categories
Texas
Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
Wins 6 categories
Texas has no state income tax. Illinois's top rate is 4.95%. Politically, Texas voted Republican in 2024 (R+14.0) while Illinois went Democratic (D+14.0).
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Why are people moving out of Illinois?
How much is $100,000 salary after taxes in Illinois?
Are groceries cheaper in Texas than Illinois?
The average cost of groceries in Chicago, IL is 5.8% higher than Houston, TX. The average cost of utilities in Chicago, IL is 1.7% higher than Houston, TX. The average cost of transportation in Chicago, IL is 7.5% higher than Houston, TX.
Are taxes higher in Illinois or Texas?
Texas has 0% income tax—but the math is more complex than headlines suggest. Illinois charges 4.95% flat BUT has 2.23% property tax. Texas charges 0% income BUT has 1.6-2.2% property tax. At $100,000 income + $300K home: Illinois total ~$11,640.