Chicago, Illinois vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 39.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,577 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Watertown Town
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Watertown Town, MA
Compared to Chicago, Watertown Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher