What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 126% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $93,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $130,408 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 40.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $130,408 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Washington
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Chicago, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% higher

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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