Palmetto Bay, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.0% cheaper than Palmetto Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,984 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmetto Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Palmetto Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago
than in Palmetto Bay, Florida
Palmetto Bay, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Palmetto Bay, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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