Federal Way, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.9% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,045 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Federal Way, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.4% lower
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