Boston, Massachusetts vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 49.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $15,196 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Urbana
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Boston, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower