Chicago, Illinois vs. Issaquah, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Issaquah, Washington is 63.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,251 in Issaquah, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Issaquah, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Issaquah
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Issaquah, WA
Compared to Chicago, Issaquah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher