Chicago, Illinois vs. Pullman, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pullman, Washington is 9.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,078 in Pullman, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pullman, Washington is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% cheaper in Pullman
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pullman, WA
Compared to Chicago, Pullman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  55.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower