Ferndale, Washington vs. Wood Dale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood Dale, Illinois is 13.3% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,345 in Wood Dale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood Dale, Illinois is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Wood Dale
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Wood Dale, IL
Compared to Ferndale, Wood Dale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher