Cost of Living Comparison · 2026
$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment
Monthly take-home pay
2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)
Left after rent
Thinking about moving from Chicago to Miami-Fort Lauderdale on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,786/mo in Chicago and $5,096/mo in Miami-Fort Lauderdale after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $3,005/mo in Chicago vs $2,660/mo in Miami-Fort Lauderdale. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.
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