City comparison
Orlando vs Chicago Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Orlando (110.6) and Chicago (113.6).
Orlando Index
110.6
Chicago Index
113.6
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Chicago Rent
$2,375
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Chicago Home price
$377,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Orlando to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Chicago.
Equivalent salary in Chicago
$90,387
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Orlando and Chicago.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Orlando | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 130 | 128 | -2.0 (-1.5%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 106 | +5.0 (+5.0%) |
| Transportation | 100 | 112 | +12.0 (+12.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 104 | +5.0 (+5.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 105 | +5.0 (+5.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,000 / $5,130
Orlando / Chicago
Couple
$8,300 / $8,520
Orlando / Chicago
Family
$11,700 / $12,000
Orlando / Chicago
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.