Naperville, Illinois vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 42.6% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,436 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Naperville, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher