Charleston, Illinois vs. Belmont, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, Massachusetts is 191.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,480 in Belmont, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
917% more expensive in Belmont
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Belmont, MA
Compared to Charleston, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.0% higher
      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
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  942.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher