Cost of Living Calculator - Maple Valley, Washington vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.1% cheaper than Maple Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,372 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Maple Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Maple Valley, Washington
Maple Valley, WA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Maple Valley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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