Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 33.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,620 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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