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


The cost of living in Sanibel, Florida is 51.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,860 in Sanibel, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanibel, Florida is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Sanibel
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Sanibel, FL
Compared to Chicago, Sanibel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  35.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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