Chicago, Illinois vs. Southborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southborough, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $198,007 in Southborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southborough, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Southborough
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Southborough, MA
Compared to Chicago, Southborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower