Bowen, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 138.4% more expensive than Bowen, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $293,173 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowen, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bowen, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1025% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bowen, Illinois
Bowen, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bowen, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.4% higher
      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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,255.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  85.1% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher