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BELLINGHAM vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bellingham, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
12.8%
cheaper
than Bellingham, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$47,075
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
46.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
33.1% higher
Commute
68.9% higher
Health
9.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.8% lower
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