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


The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 27.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,909 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Kent
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Kent, WA
Compared to Chicago, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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