Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 55.2% more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $1,552,266 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Seattle
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher