Seattle, Washington vs. Swansea, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansea, Illinois is 47.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,073 in Swansea, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansea, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Swansea
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Swansea, IL
Compared to Seattle, Swansea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower