Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 41.6% more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $283,287 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Boston
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lake Zurich, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher