Boston, Massachusetts vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 48.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $102,608 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Boston, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower