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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.9% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,563 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Chicago
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Belmont, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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