Olympia, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.0% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,989 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chicago
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Olympia, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher