Ocala, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.9% more expensive than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,143 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ocala, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% higher
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher