Pekin, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 122.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $218,095 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
689% more expensive in Seattle
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Pekin, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.5% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  737.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher