Chicago, Illinois vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 2.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $25,652 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lacey
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Chicago, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower