Kennewick, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.3% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,906 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kennewick, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher