Cost of Living Calculator - Ashland, Massachusetts vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.4% cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,620 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ashland, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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