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Chicago, IL vs Lehigh Acres, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Lehigh Acres or is it cheaper to live in Chicago?
- Lehigh Acres is 1.4% less expensive than Chicago.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lehigh Acres or Chicago?
- Lehigh Acres housing costs are 25.4% less expensive than Chicago housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chicago or is Health Care more affordable in Lehigh Acres.
- Health related expenses are 35.5% more in Lehigh Acres.
 Chicago, ILLehigh Acres, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.2100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock119.2100
 Housing99.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$255,500$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.0100
 Miscellaneous139.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Lehigh Acres    11 Reviews

I grew up in Lehigh and liked it better then now it has too many people. The crime is worse now with the growth in population. I miss my small town that no one seemed  More

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Over 7 years ago

I love the hometown feel. They have a great VFW and American Legion to socialize. Great Climate the cost of living is much cheaper than Cape Coral . You are close to  More

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I have lived in Lehigh Acres for most of my life. Throughout the years I've been living there, I've been physically attacked in the schools (growing up), physically  More

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