Quick answer
Overall prices in the Chicago, IL metro were 103.6 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Chicago is 2.1% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 9% (112.0 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Chicago buys about what $73,424 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Chicago | Orlando | Chicago vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.6 | 101.4 | +2.1% |
| Goods | 107.3 | 96.2 | +11.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 112.0 | 123.4 | -9.2% |
| Utilities | 83.6 | 87.2 | -4.1% |
| Other services | 100.5 | 98.9 | +1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.4 | 101.4 | +4.0% |
| $50,000 in Chicago equals in Orlando | $48,949 | ||
| $100,000 in Chicago equals in Orlando | $97,899 | ||
| $150,000 in Chicago equals in Orlando | $146,848 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.