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Chicago, Illinois - Seattle, Washington

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A salary of $60,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $81,465 in Seattle, Washington

Chicago U.S. Avg. Seattle

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Cost of Living IndexesChicagoSeattle
Overall105143
Food108110
Housing107231
Utilities9993
Transportation110107
Health104118
Miscellaneous102111
100=national average

Seattle is 36% more expensive than Chicago.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 116% more expensive in Seattle.


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