Chicago, Illinois vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 37.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,669 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Chicago, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher