Key West, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.0% cheaper than Key West, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,202 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Key West, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Key West, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in Key West, Florida
Key West, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Key West, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  45.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher