Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 13.6% cheaper than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,192 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is cheaper than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Skokie
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace, WA vs. Skokie, IL
Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher