Danvers, Massachusetts vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Danvers, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,255 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Danvers, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Danvers, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chicago
than in Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers, MA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Danvers, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower