Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 36.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,911 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Bellingham, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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