Chicago, Illinois vs. Punta Gorda, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Punta Gorda, Florida is 8.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,810 in Punta Gorda, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Punta Gorda, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Punta Gorda
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Punta_Gorda, FL
Compared to Chicago, Punta_Gorda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower