Skokie, Illinois vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 2.0% cheaper than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,986 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Skokie, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% cheaper in Olympia
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Skokie, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower