Chicago, Illinois vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 6.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,764 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Chicago, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower