Chicago, Illinois vs. Hobe Sound, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobe Sound, Florida is 3.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,723 in Hobe Sound, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobe Sound, Florida is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Hobe Sound
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Hobe Sound, FL
Compared to Chicago, Hobe Sound is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% higher
      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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower