Washington, Illinois vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 81.6% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,867 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Washington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Whittier
than in Washington, Illinois
Washington, IL vs. Whittier, CA
Compared to Washington, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  113.6% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher