Moving from Chicago to Orlando?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Chicago lifestyle in Orlando, you'd need to earn:
$73,420/year
▼ $1,580 less than you make now
| Category | Chicago | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,420 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,766 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,552 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,065 |
| State Tax | -$3,713 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,436 | $60,037 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.1% in Orlando
- Housing is +10.2% in Orlando
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,713/year in taxes in Orlando
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~986 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Chicago to Orlando
| Your Chicago Salary | Orlando Equivalent | Difference | Orlando Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,158 | -$842 | $33,502 |
| $50,000 | $48,947 | -$1,053 | $41,367 |
| $60,000 | $58,736 | -$1,264 | $49,233 |
| $75,000 | $73,420 | -$1,580 | $60,037 |
| $100,000 | $97,894 | -$2,106 | $77,254 |
| $150,000 | $146,841 | -$3,159 | $111,119 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Chicago and Orlando Compare
Housing (10% more expensive in Orlando)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Orlando rents for $1,460/month compared to $1,975/month in Chicago. Median home prices: $385,000 in Orlando vs $374,000 in Chicago.
Taxes
Illinois has a flat 5.0% state income tax. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Orlando would save you about $3,713/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Orlando's overall cost of living is 2.1% lower than Chicago, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Chicago: 103.6, Orlando: 101.4.
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