West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.6% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,444 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Chicago
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to West Palm Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher