Lighthouse Point, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.5% cheaper than Lighthouse Point, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,254 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lighthouse Point, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lighthouse Point, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lighthouse Point, Florida
Lighthouse Point, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lighthouse Point, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher