Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fife, Washington


The cost of living in Fife, Washington is 15.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,588 in Fife, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fife, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Fife
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fife, WA
Compared to Chicago, Fife is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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