Gurnee, Illinois vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 12.0% cheaper than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $158,378 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is cheaper than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lake Wales
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Gurnee, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower