Seattle, Washington vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 20.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,759 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Northbrook
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Seattle, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower