Chicago, Illinois vs. Lake City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Florida is 22.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,594 in Lake City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lake City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lake_City, FL
Compared to Chicago, Lake_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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