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 $48,277 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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  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
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.3% lower
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