Park Ridge, Illinois vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 9.9% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,048 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% cheaper in Olympia
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Park Ridge, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower