Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Big Lake, Washington


The cost of living in Big Lake, Washington is 34.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,559 in Big Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Big Lake, WA
Compared to Chicago, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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