Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $135,949 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
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  Personal
  3.7% higher
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