Seattle, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,607 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Seattle, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.7% lower
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