Chicago, Illinois vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 32.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,788 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Chicago, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher