Chicago, Illinois vs. Fort Pierce, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Pierce, Florida is 17.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,212 in Fort Pierce, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Pierce, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Fort Pierce
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fort Pierce, FL
Compared to Chicago, Fort Pierce is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower