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SEATTLE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
36.0%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$286,004
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Seattle, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
67.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
34.9% higher
Commute
0.7% higher
Health
0.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.7% lower
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