Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 42.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,538 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Chicago Heights
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Boston, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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