Skokie, Illinois vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 9.2% cheaper than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,507 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Skokie, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
44% cheaper in Tampa
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Skokie, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower