Boca Raton, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.1% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $204,487 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Boca Raton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher