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CHICAGO vs. TAMPA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Tampa, Florida
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is
3.4%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$173,799
in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Tampa
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Chicago, Tampa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
4.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.8% higher
Commute
19.1% lower
Health
14.0% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
10.3% lower
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