Chicago vs Washington

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

More Affordable

Chicago

United States

112cost index

Chicago is 12% more expensive than the US average.

Washington

United States

135cost index

Washington is 35% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

20.5%

Washington is 20.5% pricier than Chicago

Salary Equivalent

0.83x

$1,000 in Washington = $830 in Chicago

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