Oswego, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.0% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,743 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Boston
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Oswego, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher