Mettawa, Illinois vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 1.2% more expensive than Mettawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,590 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mettawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Mettawa, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Kent
than in Mettawa, Illinois
Mettawa, IL vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Mettawa, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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