Bellingham, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,279 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% higher
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower