What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Washington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 347% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Washington, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, Illinois should increase to $101,697 in Seattle, Washington (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.

WASHINGTON vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 103.4% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,697 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Seattle
than in Washington, Illinois

Washington, IL vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Washington, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

103.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

399.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.1% lower

Commute

81.6% higher

Health

22.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, IL vs. Seattle, WA

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