Chicago, Illinois vs. Raymond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raymond, Washington is 27.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,406 in Raymond, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raymond, Washington is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Raymond
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Raymond, WA
Compared to Chicago, Raymond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower