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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.4% cheaper than Blackstone, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,818 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blackstone, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Blackstone, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chicago
than in Blackstone, Massachusetts
Blackstone, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Blackstone, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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