What is a pro or con of living in St. Petersburg, Floridacompared to West Chicago, Illinois?

Taxes is 44% cheaper in St. Petersburg.

What salary do I need to live in St. Petersburg, Florida copmared to West Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in West Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $49,458 in St. Petersburg, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST CHICAGO vs. ST. PETERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chicago, Illinois vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 1.1% cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,458 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
44% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in West Chicago, Illinois

West Chicago, IL vs. St. Petersburg, FL

Compared to West Chicago, St. Petersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

12.2% lower

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% lower

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West Chicago, Illinois vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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