What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Skokie, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Skokie, Illinois?

A salary of $110,000 in Skokie, Illinois should increase to $145,061 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SKOKIE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Skokie, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.9% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,061 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Washington
than in Skokie, Illinois

Skokie, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Skokie, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

5.2% higher

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Skokie, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Skokie, IL vs. Washington, DC

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