Chicago, Illinois vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 6.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $178,147 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Chicago, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower