What is a pro or con of living in Leavenworth, Washingtoncompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Leavenworth.

What salary do I need to live in Leavenworth, Washington copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $90,363 in Leavenworth, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. LEAVENWORTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Leavenworth, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leavenworth, Washington is 20.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,363 in Leavenworth, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Leavenworth, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Leavenworth
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Leavenworth, WA

Compared to Chicago, Leavenworth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

39.8% lower

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Leavenworth, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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