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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 51.4% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,421 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Chicago
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm_Beach, FL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Palm_Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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