Marathon, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.5% cheaper than Marathon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,748 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Marathon, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Marathon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chicago
than in Marathon, Florida
Marathon, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Marathon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  79.4% higher
  Health
  45.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher