Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Florida, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Florida, Massachusetts is 18.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,383 in Florida, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florida, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Florida
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Florida, MA
Compared to Chicago, Florida is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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