Villa Park, Illinois vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 67.7% more expensive than Villa Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $197,844 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Villa Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Villa Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Villa Park, Illinois
Villa Park, IL vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Villa Park, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher