Sarasota, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.4% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $177,424 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sarasota, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  6.2% higher
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