Winnetka, Illinois vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 19.3% cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,358 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Winnetka, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher