Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Forest City, Florida


The cost of living in Forest City, Florida is 7.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,769 in Forest City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Forest City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Forest City, FL
Compared to Chicago, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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