Ottawa, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 114.0% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,120 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ottawa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.0% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  103.7% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher