Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, Illinois vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.5% more expensive than Berkeley, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,265 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Berkeley, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Boston
than in Berkeley, Illinois
Berkeley, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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