Chicago, Illinois vs. Redmond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redmond, Washington is 80.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,991 in Redmond, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redmond, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Redmond
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Redmond, WA
Compared to Chicago, Redmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher