Gurnee, Illinois vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 53.2% more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $114,887 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Waltham
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Gurnee, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher