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


The cost of living in Madison, Florida is 27.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,631 in Madison, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Madison
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Madison, FL
Compared to Chicago, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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