Chicago, Illinois vs. Abington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abington, Massachusetts is 19.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,455 in Abington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Abington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Abington, MA
Compared to Chicago, Abington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher