Yakima, Washington vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.6% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,926 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Chicago
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Yakima, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.0% higher
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