Homestead, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.5% cheaper than Homestead, Florida.

You would need a salary of $85,013 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Homestead, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Homestead, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chicago
than in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Homestead, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher