Batavia, Illinois vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 9.7% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,721 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
47% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Whidbey_Island_Station, WA
Compared to Batavia, Whidbey_Island_Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower