Chicago, Illinois vs. South Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Palm Beach, Florida is 3.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,955 in South Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in South Palm Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. South Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Chicago, South Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% higher
      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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower