Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bothell West, Washington


The cost of living in Bothell West, Washington is 31.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,868 in Bothell West, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell West, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Bothell West
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bothell West, WA
Compared to Chicago, Bothell West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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