Bonney Lake, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.5% cheaper than Bonney Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,623 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bonney Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bonney Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bonney Lake, Washington
Bonney Lake, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bonney Lake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower