Chicago, Illinois vs. Pensacola, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pensacola, Florida is 18.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,834 in Pensacola, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pensacola, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Pensacola
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pensacola, FL
Compared to Chicago, Pensacola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower