Tampa, Florida vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 24.1% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,946 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Tampa, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher