Chicago, Illinois vs. Mesa, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Washington is 3.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,788 in Mesa, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Mesa
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mesa, WA
Compared to Chicago, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower