Seattle, Washington vs. Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is 41.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,309 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Ridge, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Chicago Ridge
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Chicago Ridge, IL
Compared to Seattle, Chicago Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower