Lake Mary, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.5% cheaper than Lake Mary, Florida.

You would need a salary of $81,940 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Mary, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Mary, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake Mary, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher