Seattle, Washington vs. Germantown, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Illinois is 49.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,268 in Germantown, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Germantown
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Germantown, IL
Compared to Seattle, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower