Kirkland, Washington vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 56.1% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,959 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Kirkland, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower