Chicago, Illinois vs. St. Cloud, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Cloud, Florida is 3.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,371 in St. Cloud, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. St. Cloud, FL
Compared to Chicago, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower