Florida vs Illinois
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.25%
+0.3 pp in Illinois
Income Tax (top rate)
None
4.95%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,258
+2% in Illinois
Median Home Value
$320,700
$315,200
+2% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$75,134
+9% in Illinois
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
52.7°F
+19.1°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/Illinois — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.