Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,606 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher