Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.1% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,832 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Seattle
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Des Plaines, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.9% higher
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