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FORT LAUDERDALE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
9.4%
cheaper
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$135,949
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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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
9.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
27.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.7% lower
Commute
5.9% higher
Health
11.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.7% higher
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