Chicago, Illinois vs. Elma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 10.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,613 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Elma
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Elma, WA
Compared to Chicago, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.7% lower
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