Cost of Living Calculator - Melbourne Beach, Florida vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.5% cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,125 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chicago
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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