Chicago, Illinois vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 0.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,447 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
39% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Chicago, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower