Peoria, Illinois vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 135.0% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,720 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
601% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Peoria, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.0% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  823.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher