Yakima, Washington vs. Streamwood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Streamwood, Illinois is 9.4% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $125,770 in Streamwood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Streamwood, Illinois is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Streamwood
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Streamwood, IL
Compared to Yakima, Streamwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher